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COIN
Unique ID: YORYM-4C0346
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A contemporary copy silver plated denarius of Septimus Alexander, PAX AVG, uncertain mint, AD 222-238.
RIC IV, c.f. no.167.
Notes:
Obverse legend does not fit.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 222
Date to: Circa AD 238
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.9 mm
Weight: 3.6 g
Diameter: 19.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Severus Alexander
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG
Reverse inscription: PAX AVG
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Plated copy)
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : IV no.167
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Near Bridlington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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