Record ID: NMGW-23DC38 - ROMAN coin

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Unique ID: NMGW-23DC38

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Divus (Antoninus) Pius radiate, commemorative issue

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Roman silver coin

Divus (Antoninus) Pius

Radiate, commemorative from the time of Trajan Decius (AD 249-51)

Rome mint

RIC Decius 90

4.39g

belonging to a scarce series in the names of deified former emperors, issued during the reign of Trajan Decius (AD 249-51). Divo Pio = dative case ('to the divine Pius' = Antoninus Pius). They turn up in very small numbers in mid-third century hoards, and are rare as single finds in Britain.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 249
Date to: Ante AD 251

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 4.39 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Base Silver [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: Trajan Decius [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Rome (Italy) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reverse description: Alter
Reverse inscription: Consecratio
Status: Regular

Coin references

RIC : Decius 90

Spatial data

Region: Wales
County: Vale Of Glamorgan
District: Vale Of Glamorgan
Parish: Cowbridge With Llanblethian

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SS9975
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source:
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]

Personal details

Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Mr Edward Besly - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Mark Lodwick - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: NMWPA 2010.77.1

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