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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-0515D1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete Roman copper alloy possible as probably of Marcus Aurelius dating to AD 161-180 (Reece period 8). Uncertain reverse possibly depicting a victory advancing 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 161
Date to: Circa AD 180

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18.77 mm
Width: 15.81 mm
Thickness: 2.54 mm
Weight: 2.75 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 5427

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Marcus Aurelius (as Augustus)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 8 [161-180]
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right. Coin has been clipped round the emperor's head.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Possibly a victory advancing left.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Cotswold (District)
Parish or ward: Siddington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU0298
Four figure Latitude: 51.6807603
Four figure longitude: -1.97247176
1:25K map: SU0298
1:10K map: SU09NW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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