ASHM-E037C1: Roman coin; dupondius of Marcus Aurelius

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COIN

Unique ID: ASHM-E037C1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete, copper-alloy dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 139-180), dating to the period AD 172-173. Legend on reverse illegible but shows Jupiter seated left holding a Nike in his right hand. Reece Period 8. RIC III 1065.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 172
Date to: Exactly AD 173

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 5.8 g
Diameter: 18 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD128

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Marcus Aurelius (as Augustus)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate head, right.
Obverse inscription: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII
Reverse description: Jupiter seated left holding Victory in right hand.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : III 1065

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: ASHM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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