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Unique ID: BH-6A4A4C
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A silver denarius of Severus Alexander, dating to the period AD 226-228 (Reece period 11). P M TR P V(I/II) COS II P P reverse depicting the emperor standing left, sacrificing over tripod and holding a scroll. Mint of Rome. RIC IV (part II), pp. 75-76, nos. 55, 70 or 81).
Diameter: 18.1mm; thickness: 1.9mm. Weight: 1.59g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 226
Date to: Exactly AD 228
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 1.59 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st March 2015
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Other reference: Ver 15/93 - 32
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Laureate, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP C M A]VR SEV [ALEXAND AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor standing left, sacrificing over a tripod and holding a scroll.
Reverse inscription: P [M TR P V(I/II)] COS II (P) [P]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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