NLM-EA785E: Roman Coin: Denarius of Septimius Severus

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-EA785E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Silver coin. Denarius of Septimius Severus (193-211), issue of 205, probably RIC volume 4 part 1 no. 201, Reece period 10.

Obverse description: Bust laureate right.

Obverse inscription: SEVERVS PIVS AVG

Reverse description: Nude figure, possibly Annona, standing left with patera held over incense burner and with object [RIC has corn ears] held in left hand.

Reverse inscription: PM TRP XIIII COS III PP

Diameter: 17.9mm, Weight: 2.67gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 205
Date to: Exactly AD 205

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.67 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 21st January 2016

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM31672

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
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: SEVERVS PIVS AVG

Reverse description: Nude figure, possibly Annona, standing left with patera held over incense burner and with object [RIC has corn ears] held in left hand.
Reverse inscription: PM TRP XIIII COS III PP

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

  • RIC : 4 part 1 201

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Winteringham

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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