DEV-8E207F: Roman Coin: sestertius of Alexander Severus

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Unique ID: DEV-8E207F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy dupondius of Severus Alexander dating to AD 231 to 235 (Reece period 11). PROVIDENTIA AVG S - C reverse type depicting Providentia standing left by modius, holding grain ears and anchor. Minted at Rome. RIC IV Severus Alexander 646 or 647.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 231
Date to: Circa AD 235

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 15.1 g
Diameter: 32 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 018371

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Severus Alexander
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right, drapery unclear
Obverse inscription: [IMP ALEX]ANDER PIV[S AVG]
Reverse description: Providentia standing left with modius at feet to left, holding grain ears in right hand and resting left on anchor
Reverse inscription: PROVIDENTIA AVG S -C
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Curry Rivel CP

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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