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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-D50D3C
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161, Reece period 7). Uncertain reverse type, depicting a central standing figure, probably with a sceptre or spear left. Rome mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 131
Date to: Exactly AD 168
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 17.58 g
Diameter: 29.1 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt: 019936
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Antoninus Pius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 7 [138-161]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Standing figure,
Reverse inscription: illegible
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Alvediston (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: ST9623
Four figure Latitude: 51.00637082
Four figure longitude: -2.05838529
1:25K map: ST9623
1:10K map: ST92SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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