WAW-14C802: Roman coin: denarius of Septimus Severus (Obverse and reverse).

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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-14C802

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman coin: silver denarius of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD) minted between 197 and 198 (Reece Period 10) PROFECTIO AVG depicting the Emperor on horse walking right, holding a spear. Uncertain mint but probably Rome or Laodicea, RIC Vol. IV, Septimus Severus Nos. 106 or 494.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 197
Date to: Exactly AD 198

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.99 g
Diameter: 16.05 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 5th October 2015 - Monday 7th December 2015

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Septimius Severus
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Obverse description: Bust facing right, laureate.
Obverse inscription: [L SEPT] SEV PERT [AVG IMP VIIII]
Reverse description: Severus on a horse pacing, holding spear.
Reverse inscription: [PROFECTIO AVG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Stratford-on-Avon (District)
Parish or ward: Alcester (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP1057
Four figure Latitude: 52.21113063
Four figure longitude: -1.85506786
1:25K map: SP1057
1:10K map: SP15NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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