BH-1633F0: Roman coin: sestertius of Severus Alexander

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Unique ID: BH-1633F0

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy sestertius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235); P M TR P VII COS II P P S C (Pax running left) reverse; minted at Rome, AD 228.

Ref.: RIC Vol. IV (part II), p. 109, no. 479.

Dimensions: 28.9mm diameter, 4.8mm thick. Weight: 23.76g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 228

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.8 mm
Weight: 23.76 g
Diameter: 28.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st June 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 12/105 - 2

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Severus Alexander
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER A]VG
Reverse description: Pax running left, holding branch and sceptre.
Reverse inscription: [P M TR P] VII COS II [P P], S-C
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
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: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: North of Dunstable

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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