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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-93F153
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A worn Roman sestertius, probably of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (AD 161-80), probably dating to AD 168-70 (Reece Period 8), probably [PROFECTIO AVG COS III S C]; Emperor riding right with attendant soldiers. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 290-1, cf. nos. 963-77. This type was also struck for Lucius Verus and Commodus, but this coin appears to have the head / bust of Marcus Aurelius.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 168
Date to: Circa AD 170
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 13.53 g
Diameter: 29.5 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust object entry form WINCM 272
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Marcus Aurelius (as Augustus)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Obverse description: Laureate bust / head right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Emperor riding right with [attendant soldiers]
Reverse inscription: Probably [PROFECTIO AVG COS III, S C]
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : III cf. 963 and 977
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Chichester (District)
To be known as: Northchapel
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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