BERK-75E202: Roman coin: Denarius of Elagabalus

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Unique ID: BERK-75E202

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn silver (possibly silver washed) denarius of Elagabalus, dating to c. AD 219 (Reece period 10). Reverse type appears to be Providentia standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, pointing baton at globe at foot and holding cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RSC 144; RIC 23.

Notes:

Coin not seen by recording FLO; thanks to the finder for providing the images.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 219

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.37 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2016.445

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Elagabalus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Reverse description: Providentia standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, pointing baton at globe at foot & holding cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: (...) COS II P P
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

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: Ettington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP2747
Four figure Latitude: 52.12066116
Four figure longitude: -1.60706846
1:25K map: SP2747
1:10K map: SP24NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
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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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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