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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-190643
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (139-180), mint of Rome, as kindly identified by the finder.
Obverse description: Bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: [---]AVG[--]
Reverse description: Draped figure with bare torso standing right with shield; S C in field.
Diameter: 31.0mm, Weight: 21.73gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 139
Date to: Exactly AD 180
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 21.73 g
Diameter: 31 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st November 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM34518
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]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laureate right
Obverse inscription: [---]AVG[--]
Reverse description: Draped figure with bare torso standing right with shield;
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: S C in field
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Wharton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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