Record ID: SOM-43A006
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy as of Severus Alexander dating to the period AD 231 to 235 (Reece period 11). MARS VLTOR S C reverse type depicting Mars advancing right carring spear and shield. Minted at Rome. RIC IV pt II p.120 no.637.
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2015
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Record ID: SOM-F9C5F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rare, copper-alloy dupondius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), minted in Rome, AD 229. RESTITVTOR MON reverse type depicting the emperor standing left with spear. Ref. RIC, Vol. IV, Part II, p.118, no. 601. Severus Alexander apparently struck this coinage in connection with an 'enigmatic ... '"reform" in c. 229 celebrated with dupondii inscribed Restitvtor Mon (Alexander standing) and Mon Restitvta (Moneta standing). The nature of this event is a mystery, though it may be a celebration of the effectiveness of Alexander's decision in 222 to abandon the inflationary double-denariu…
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 31st December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FFC05D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy sestertius of Julia Mamaea (AD 222-35) dating to AD 221 to 235 (Reece period 11). VENERI FELICI, S. C. reverse type depicting Venus standing facing right holding a sceptre and Cupid. Minted at Rome. RIC IV, Part 2, p.126, no. 694.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
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