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Unique ID: BH-527A31
Object type certainty: Certain
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A plated forgery of a denarius of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211); LAETITIA reverse*.
Dimensions: 17.5mm in diameter, 1.9mm thick; weight: 1.8g.
Notes:
*The reverse of this coin bears the legend 'LAETITIA' and depicts the goddess of the same name standing left, holding a wreath and leaning on a rudder. This reverse was only issued for Severus's wife, Julia Domna (see RIC nos. 561 and 641), between AD 196 and 211, although Severus did issue a 'LAETITIA AVGG' coin (RIC no. 317).
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 196
Date to: Exactly AD 211
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd October 2011
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Other reference: Ver 11/171 - 7
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Septimius Severus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: [SEVER]V[S]-PIVS AVG
Reverse description: Laetitia standing facing, head left, holding (wreath) and leaning on rudder.
Reverse inscription: [L]A[ETI]TIA
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Plated copy)
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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