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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-359A05
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Denarius of Severus Alexander (222-235), mint of issue of 223, RIC volume 4 part 2 no. 23
Obverse description: Bust laureate draped right.
Obverse inscription: IMPCMAVRSEVALEXANDAVG
Reverse description: Mars standing left with spear and olive branch
Reverse inscription: PMTR PII COSPP
Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin.
Diameter: 18.9mm, Weight: 3.09gms, die axis: 12
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 223
Date to: Exactly AD 223
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.09 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 8th October 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM23850a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
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: Bust laureate draped right.
Obverse inscription: IMPCMAVRSEVALEXANDAVG
Reverse description: Mars standing left with spear and olive branch
Reverse inscription: PMTR PII COSPP
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Binbrook
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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