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Unique ID: BM-9ABD86
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver denarius of Severus Alexander dating to AD 229 (Reece period 11). P M TR P VIII COS III PP reverse type depicting Mars advancing right. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, Pt II, p. 77, no. 93.
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SF 4008
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 229
Date to: Exactly AD 229
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 17 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Severus Alexander
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]SEV ALEXAND AVG
Reverse description: Mars advancing right with spear and shield
Reverse inscription: P M TR P [...] COS III P P
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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