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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-F6BF82

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus dating to the period AD 180-192 (Reece period 9), uncertain reverse type depicting a seated figure facing 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: Circa AD 180
Date to: Circa AD 192

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 22.49 g
Diameter: 29.3 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 5121

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
Reece period: Period 9 [180-193]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]COMMODVS[...]
Reverse description: Seated female figure facing left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: East Dorset (District)
Parish or ward: Wimborne St. Giles (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU0117
Four figure Latitude: 50.95243125
Four figure longitude: -1.98713629
1:25K map: SU0117
1:10K map: SU01NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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

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