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Unique ID: BERK-2F3194
Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn and incomplete silver Roman denarius of Severus Alexander (probably), dating to the period AD 229-231. Reece period 11. Unclear figure on reverse but possibly Romulus advancing right with spear and trophy (Sear 1988 no.2227). Mint of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 229
Date to: Circa AD 231
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.87 mm
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm
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Other reference: 2014.584
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Severus Alexander
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]ALE[X]-AND AVG
Reverse description: Romulus advancing right with spear and trophy?
Reverse inscription: P M [TRP...] COS III P[P]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SP3615
Four figure Latitude: 51.83245882
Four figure longitude: -1.47897108
1:25K map: SP3615
1:10K map: SP31NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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