A copper-alloy coin known as a ‘sestertius’, depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius on the obverse and a figure depicting Victory on the reverse. Minted in Rome, this coin was found associated with a Roman farming settlement on the downs north of Worthing.

£10 Roman Coin

Reimagining Worthing Museum

This copper-alloy coin known as a ‘sestertius’, depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius was found on the South Downs just north of Worthing. It’s from around 171 AD. This is just one of many in our collection that will be on display thanks to your donation!