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COIN
Unique ID: YORYM-08D4AB
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy sestertius of Commodus dating to the period AD 177 - 192 (Reece Period 9). Uncertain reverse type depicting standing figure left. Mint of Rome.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 177
Date to: Circa AD 192
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 13.8 g
Diameter: 31.9 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: YMT : E04819
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Commodus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 9 [180-193]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: L AVREL COMMO[--------------]
Reverse description: Standing figure left
Reverse inscription: [-----]TAS AVG [-------------]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Wilberfoss (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE7350
Four figure Latitude: 53.94097382
Four figure longitude: -0.88941004
1:25K map: SE7350
1:10K map: SE75SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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