ASHM-215966: Roman coin; sestertius of Commodus

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COIN

Unique ID: ASHM-215966

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper-alloy sestertius of Commodus (AD 180-192), probably dating to the period AD 186. Reverse type largely illegible but shows Jupiter seated left. Mint of Rome. Reece Period 9.

Notes:

Possibly RIC III 483. Edges worn down to form smooth line on top and bottom of coin.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 186
Date to: Circa AD 186

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 21.9 g
Diameter: 26 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD139

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: M COMMODVS ANT[...]
Reverse description: Jupiter with mantel over lap, seated left, holding sceptre in left and Nike in right.
Reverse inscription: [...]VIII[...] S C
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: -/-//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : III 483

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

References cited

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

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