SOM-523865: Roman Coin: Radiate of Possibly Gallienus

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-523865

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy radiate, possibly of Gallienus, possibly PAX AVG (Pax standing facing left holding branch out to left), unclear mint, AD 253-268. The coin has a chip from one side that has removed c.5% of the flan.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 253
Date to: Circa AD 268

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 1.76 g
Diameter: 16.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 18th September 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC reciept 20861

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gallienus (Joint reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]VS[...]
Reverse description: Female figure standing facing left hold branch out to left
Reverse inscription: P[AX AVG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Kingston Deverill

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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