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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-217EF7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn copper alloy Roman sestertius of Marcus Aurelius dating to the period AD 161 - 180 (Reece period 8). Uncertain reverse type depicting female figure standing 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: Exactly AD 161
Date to: Exactly AD 180
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 18.91 g
Diameter: 28.62 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC no. 016963
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: Certain
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Female figure standing left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Somerset (Unitary Authority)
District: North Somerset (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Winscombe and Sandford CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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