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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-AF171B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A corroded copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carasius (286-293 AD, Reece period 14), [AD]VENTVS A[VG] reverse type, depicting the Emperor riding on horseback to the left trampling a captive and holding a spear. Uncertain mint. (Cf RIC V p. 464 number 11).

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by a museum - not a Treasure case

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 286
Date to: Circa AD 293

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 3.9 g
Diameter: 22.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th September 1990

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Collections AY 568
Museum accession number: WINCM: AY 568.2500

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed left, holding spear in right hand over shoulder and shield on left
Obverse inscription: [...]IVS AVG
Reverse description: Emperor riding on horseback to the left trampling a captive and holding a spear.
Reverse inscription: [AD]VENTVS A[VG]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: [...]
Status: Regular

Coin references

RIC : V 11

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
Parish or ward: Chilcomb (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU5228
Four figure Latitude: 51.0490028
Four figure longitude: -1.25954997
1:25K map: SU5228
1:10K map: SU52NW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 3 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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