BH-4530DE: Roman coin: denarius of Septimius Severus (core of plated forgery)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-4530DE

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy core from a silvered denarius of Septimius Severus; contemporary copy, dating to the period AD 200-201 (Reece period 10). VICT AETERN reverse depicting Victory flying left, holding in both hands a shield set on low base. Copying RIC IV (part I), p. 113, no. 170 (Rome).

Diameter: 17.7mm; thickness: 2mm. Weight: 2.55g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 200
Date to: Exactly AD 201

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 2.55 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th November 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/126 - 22

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Septimius Severus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: [SEVE]RVS AVG [P]ART MAX
Reverse description: Victory flying left, holding in both hands a shield set on low base.
Reverse inscription: VICT AETERN
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Core of plated copy)
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: Ashwell

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Updated: 8 years ago

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