BH-B5C9BA: Roman coin: radiate of Victorinus

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-B5C9BA

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy radiate of Victorinus, dating to the period AD 269 - 271 (Reece period 13). VIRTVS AVG reverse depicting Virtus standing right, holding spear/sceptre and leaning on shield. Gallic mint I.

Diameter (irregular flan): 16.9mm; thickness: 1.9mm; weight: 2.01g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 269
Date to: Circa AD 271

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.01 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 23rd October 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 14/21 - 9

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: Victorinus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mint I, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Virtus standing right, holding spear/sceptre and leaning on shield.
Reverse inscription: [VIRTV]S A[VG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
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: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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