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Unique ID: BH-F47112
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver denarius of Julia Paula, wife of Elagabalus, dating to the period AD 219-220 (Reece period 10). CONCORDIA reverse depicting Concordia seated left, holding patera, (star in left field). Probably Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 2, p. 45, no. 211. The bust is worn, but appears to be the style of Rome.
Dimensions: 18.4mm diameter, 1.5mm thick. Weight: 2.47g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 219
Date to: Exactly AD 220
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.47 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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Other reference: Ver 13/23 - 2
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julia Paula
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Obverse description: Draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: IVLIA PA[VLA AVG]
Reverse description: Concordia seated left, holding patera; in left field, star.
Reverse inscription: [CONC]O[R]DIA
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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