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Unique ID: IOW-1A5CC7
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman base-silver radiate of Philip I dating to the period AD 244 to 247 (Reece period 12). AEQVITAS AVGG reverse depicting Aequitas standing left. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, p. 71, no. 27b.
Obverse: Radiate, draped bust right; IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
Reverse: Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae; AEQVITAS AVGG
Diameter: 24.0mm. Weight: 2.92g. DA=12:12
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 244
Date to: Exactly AD 247
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.92 g
Diameter: 24 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 13th April 2012
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Other reference: IOW2012-1-365
Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Possibly
Ruler/issuer: Philip I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
Reverse description: Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: AEQVITAS AVGG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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