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COIN
Unique ID: SF-79F59B
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete copper alloy Roman sestertius of Marcus Aurelius, dating to the period AD 139-180 (Reece period 8). Uncertain reverse type.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 139
Date to: Exactly AD 180
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.91 mm
Weight: 11.86 g
Diameter: 29.59 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 20th June 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Finder's ref: 1517
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sestertius
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: Laureate head right. Only the rear of the head visible.
Obverse inscription: [...AN]TONINV[S...]
Reverse description: Illegible. Completely missing due to corrosion
Reverse inscription: [...]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Debenham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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