HAMP-4B1284: Roman coin: Radiate of Gallienus

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-4B1284

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A slightly worn 3rd-century base silver Roman radiate of Gallienus (sole reign), 'VIRTVS AVG' reverse, Rome mint (260-268 AD; Reece Issue Period 13; Cunetio 921)

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 268

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 20.9 mm
Width: 18.8 mm
Thickness: 1.85 mm
Weight: 2.6 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 2nd September 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3276

Materials and construction

Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gallienus (sole reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse description: Mars standing left holding globe and spear
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -/P//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (District)
Parish or ward: St. Mary Bourne (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4452
Four figure Latitude: 51.265465
Four figure longitude: -1.370742
1:25K map: SU4452
1:10K map: SU45SW
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: HAMP
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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