BH-881761: Roman coin: radiate of Gallienus

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-881761

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus, Sole reign, dating to the period AD 260 - 268 (Reece period 13). DIANAE CONS AVG reverse depicting a gazelle standing right. Mint of Rome. RIC V (I), p. 146, no. 181; Cunetio p. 121, cf. no. 1415.

Diameter: 19.8mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 2.1g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 19.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st November 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 14/12 - 6

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
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 (cuirassed bust/head with drapery on left shoulder) right.
Obverse inscription: GALLIEN[VS AVG]
Reverse description: Gazelle standing right
Reverse inscription: [DIANAE CONS AVG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: - //X[II]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Ashwell

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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