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Unique ID: LON-F6DD13
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A complete silver denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), mint of Rome issue AD 231-235, reverse depicting Providentia head turned left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left; on ground modius. RIC IV Part II, p. 89, cf. no. 250c.
Obverse description: Laureate head right, slight drapery over left shoulder and behind neck.
Obverse inscription: IMP.ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Reverse description: Providentia head turned left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left; on ground modius.
Reverse inscription: PROVIDENTIA AVG
Dimensions: diameter: 20.43mm, weight: 1.81g, die axis: 6
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 231
Date to: Circa AD 235
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.81 g
Diameter: 20.43 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Severus Alexander
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right, slight drapery over left shoulder and behind neck.
Obverse inscription: IMP.ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Reverse description: Providentia head turned left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left; on ground modius.
Reverse inscription: PROVIDENTIA AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
RIC Identifier: RIC IV Severus Alexander 251
Status: Regular
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