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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-3D207A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper-alloyt radiate of Probus (AD 276-282) dating to the period AD 276-282 (Reece period 14). ADVEN-TVS AVG reverse type depicting the Emperor riding left, right arm raised, holding sceptre in left hand, at foot a captive. Mint of Rome.

As RIC 2, p.35, no.157.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 276
Date to: Exactly AD 282

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.81 mm
Weight: 3.8 g
Diameter: 23.82 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 14th July 2020

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust left holding spear over right shoulder, shield on left arm.
Obverse inscription: IMP PROB-VS AVG
Reverse description: Emperor riding left, right arm raised, holding sceptre in left hand, at foot a captive. This coin is very corroded in the central section.
Reverse inscription: ADVEN-TVS AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//R(star)ς
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : V Part 2 Page 35. Number 157

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: St. Edmundsbury (District)
Parish or ward: Poslingford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL7748
Four figure Latitude: 52.1020147
Four figure longitude: 0.58287705
1:25K map: TL7748
1:10K map: TL74NE
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

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 3 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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