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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-733207

A silver Roman denarius of Elagabalus (AD 218-222), struck between AD 220-222. Figure advancing left, star in field on reverse: PM TRP V COS III PP *

Notes:

The legend on this coin is the same as that cited in Sear (1988) No. 2113, but the image appears different.

Class: Denarius

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 200
Date to: Circa AD 222

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 1.95 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18.47 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Elagabalus [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Rome (Italy) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Draped and laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Reverse description: Possibly Sol advancing left. Star in left of field
Reverse inscription: PM TRP V COS III PP
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reverse mintmark: * //
Status: Regular

Coin references

  • Sear : 1988 2113

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Oxfordshire
District: West Oxfordshire
Parish: Northmoor

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SP4202
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Friday 11th June 2010

Personal details

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Recorded by: Miss Anni Byard - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Miss Anni Byard - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2010.98

References cited

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    Created: Friday 9th July 2010
    Updated: Friday 16th July 2010

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