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A silver Roman denarius of Julia Domna (AD 193-217), dating to AD 196-211 (Reece Period 10). PIETAS PVBLICA reverse type depicting veiled Pietas standing left, holding box and dropping incense on altar left. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV, part I, p. 170, no. 574.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 196
Date to: Circa AD 211
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.57 mm
Weight: 2.25 g
Diameter: 18.55 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 15th March 2017
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Other reference: Finder's reference: pig field, no. 11.
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julia Domna
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: IVLIA AVGV[STA]
Reverse description: Veiled Pietas standing left, holding box and dropping incense on altar left.
Reverse inscription: PIETAS PVBLICA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -
Status: Regular
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