Record ID: LON-FC8CA4 - ROMAN coin

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COIN

Unique ID: LON-FC8CA4

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of A Roman copper alloy coin: radiate of Victorinus dating AD269-271

A Roman copper alloy coin: radiate of Victorinus dating AD269-271. Reverse: VIRTVS AVG.

Obverse: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP C VICTORINVS P[F AVG]
Reverse: Soldier standing right with spear and shield
Reverse inscription: [VIRT]VS AVG
Die axis measurement: 12.00

Dimensions: diameter: 19.82mm; weight: 2.14g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 269
Date to: Circa AD 271

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 2.14 g
Diameter: 19.82 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Victorinus [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP C VICTORINVS P[F AVG]
Reverse description: Soldier standing right with spear and shield
Reverse inscription: [VIRT]VS AVG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Greater London
District: Tower Hamlets
Parish: Tower Hamlets

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TQ3380
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Method of discovery: Other chance find [scope notes]
General landuse: Open fresh water [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Running water [scope notes]

Rally details.

This object was found at Tower foreshore COLAS open weekend held Saturday 17th July 2010 - Sunday 18th July 2010

Personal details

Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [view all attributed records]

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