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COIN
Unique ID: BERK-223201
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper alloy, possibly plated denarius of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211), dating to AD 195. The coin is in good condition although no trace of the silver coating survives. Fortuna with rudder and cornucopiae reverse. Reece 10. c.f RIC 69.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 195
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.99 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 16.28 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 5th March 2011 - Sunday 15th May 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2011.057
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Septimius Severus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VII
Reverse description: Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: PM TRP III COS II (PP)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Core of plated copy)
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Boxford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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