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Unique ID: IOW-E1EFB9
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (sole reign, AD 260-268) dating to the period AD 263-264 (Reece period 13). VIRTVS AVGVSTI reverse type depicting Virtus standing left, foot on globe, holding branch and long vertical spear. Mint of Rome. Mintmark: X -//-
Obverse: GALLIEN[VS AVG]; Radiate head right
Reverse: [VIRTV]S AVGV[STI]; Virtus standing left, foot on globe, holding branch and long vertical spear
Diameter: 19.1mm. Weight: 2.12g. DA=12:12.
Cunetio, p. 118, no. 1278
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 263
Date to: Exactly AD 264
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.12 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 23rd August 2014
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Other reference: IOW2014-2-366
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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 head right
Obverse inscription: GALLIEN[VS AVG]
Reverse description: Virtus standing left, foot on globe, holding branch and long vertical spear
Reverse inscription: [VIRTV]S AVGV[STI]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: X -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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