BH-1F53D0: Roman coin: denarius of Septimius Severus (contemporary copy)

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Unique ID: BH-1F53D0

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A contemporary copy (silvered copper-alloy core) of a denarius of Septimius Severus (AD 193 - 211), with reverse of Julia Mamaea (c. 221 - 235), probably dating to the period AD c. 221 - 235 (Reece period 11). VENVS VICTRIX reverse depicting Venus standing left, holding helmet and sceptre, with shield to left of feet. Obverse: RIC IV (part I), pp. 110 - 113. Reverse: RIC IV (part II), p. 99, no. 358.

Diameter: 19.3mm; thickness: 2.3mm; weight: 2.91g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 221
Date to: Exactly AD 235

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Weight: 2.91 g
Diameter: 19.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th January 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 14/23 - 6

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Septimius Severus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: [S]EVERVS AVG PART MAX
Reverse description: Venus standing left, holding [helmet] and sceptre, with shield to left of feet.
Reverse inscription: VEN[VS VICT]RIX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Hitchin

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

References cited

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Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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