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A complete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Probus, dating to the period AD 276-282 (Reece period 14). CLEMENTIA TEMP reverse type, depicting Clementia standing left, leaning on column and holding sceptre. Mint of ?Rome.
RIC vol.IV, pt.II, no.641/2
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 276
Date to: Circa AD 282
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.42 mm
Weight: 4.66 g
Diameter: 23.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2021
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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, cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [I]MP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse description: Clementia standing left, leaning on column and holding sceptre
Reverse inscription: CLEMENTIA T[EMP]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//XX[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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