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Unique ID: YORYM-16F58D
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius dating to the period AD 139 - 161 (Reece Period 7). Uncertain reverse type depicting female figure standing left. Mint uncertain.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 139
Date to: Circa AD 161
Quantity: 1
Weight: 18.4 g
Diameter: 31.4 mm
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Other reference: YMT : E04723
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Marcus Aurelius (as Caesar)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: AVRELIVS CA[---------]
Reverse description: Female figure standing left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SE9329
Four figure Latitude: 53.74908357
Four figure longitude: -0.5911716
1:25K map: SE9329
1:10K map: SE92NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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