WAW-052A23: Roman coin: radiate of unknown Emperor (Obverse and reverse).

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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-052A23

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman coin: A copper-alloy radiate of unknown Emperor dating to the period AD 260 to 275 (Reece Period 13). PAX AVG reverse depicting Pax possibly holding a branch. Unknown mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 275

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.2 g
Diameter: 20.43 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 9th November 2011

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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: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Bust facing right, radiate crown, and draped.
Obverse inscription: [ ]VS P[ ]
Reverse description: Pax standing, possibly holding a branch and transverse sceptre.
Reverse inscription: PAX AVG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: P / // [ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Stratford-on-Avon (District)
Parish or ward: Kineton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP3450
Four figure Latitude: 52.14724688
Four figure longitude: -1.50453522
1:25K map: SP3450
1:10K map: SP35SW
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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: WAW
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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