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COIN
Unique ID: BM-60FAE0
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A fragment of a silver denarius of uncertain emperor, probably dating to the early third century AD (Reece period 10 to 11). The fragment is too small to identify the reverse type although it depicts a figure standing left. Probably Mint of Rome. This coin has been deliberately cut and is a feature seen on many of the coins from this assemblage. It is possible that this represents a ritual or votive act.
Notes:
SF 5158
Evidence of reuse: This coin has been deliberately cut and represents only a small portion of the original denarius
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 196
Date to: Exactly AD 238
Period of reuse: ROMAN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.45 g
Diameter: 13 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: Possibly
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP [...]
Reverse description: Figure standing left with spear or sceptre
Reverse inscription: P[...]P
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Darlington (Unitary Authority)
District: Darlington (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Piercebridge
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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