BH-6540A6: Roman coin: denarius of Elagabalus

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-6540A6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete silver denarius of Elagabalus, dating to AD 219 (Reece period 10). P M TR P II COS II P P reverse depicting Fortuna seated left, holding rudder-on-globe and cornucopiae, with wheel under seat. Mint of Rome. RIC IV (II), p. 29, nos. 19 or 20.

Diameter: 18.6mm; thickness: 1.8mm; weight: 2g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 218

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st July 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Bedford 3161 - 3

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Elagabalus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP ANTONINVS [(PIVS) AVG]
Reverse description: Fortuna seated left, holding rudder-on-globe and cornucopiae, with wheel under seat.
Reverse inscription: [P M] TR P II COS II P P
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Chawston

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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