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Unique ID: LEIC-D76EC4
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A Roman silver denarius of Severus Alexander, dating to c.AD 222 - 228. Reece Period 11. IOVI VLTORI, reverse type shows Jupiter, half-draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand. Mint of Rome. Chip missing at top, 1-2 o'clock on the obverse.
RIC IV Severus Alexander 144
Diameter: 19.24 mm
Weight: 2.06 g
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 222
Date to: Exactly AD 235
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.06 g
Diameter: 19.24 mm
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Other reference: RH 40
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
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 bust draped right
Obverse inscription: IMP C M AVR S[EV ALEX]AND AVG
Reverse description: Jupiter, half-draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand
Reverse inscription: IOVI VLTORI
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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