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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-69D177

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver denarius of Septimius Severus (SEVERVS AVG PIVS), with the reverse 'RECTOR ORBIS'. Probably struck circa AD 201-6. RIC IV, pt 1, no. 287. Reece 10. This scarce coin might be a hybrid, using a reverse more commonly used for Caracalla (RIC 141).

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 201
Date to: Exactly AD 206

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.66 g
Diameter: 18 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Septimius Severus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: SEVERVS PIVS AVG
Reverse description: Radiate and draped bust of Sol standing left holding globe and vertical sceptre
Reverse inscription: [R]ECTOR ORBIS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IV, pt 2 p. 127, no. 287

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Market Rasen

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Broadperiod: ROMAN
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Workflow: Awaiting validation

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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