BH-1E6AAD: Roman coin: radiate of Victorinus (probably)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-1E6AAD

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably of Victorinus (AD 269-271) dating to the period AD 269-281 (Reece period 13). Possibly a [VIRTVS AVG] reverse type depicting Virtus standing right holding a shield and spear. Possibly Gallic mint I.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 269
Date to: Circa AD 271

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.88 g
Diameter: 15.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 12th January 2014 - Sunday 12th January 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Victorinus
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mint I, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Possibly Virtus standing right holding a shield and spear
Reverse inscription: Possibly [VIRTVS AVG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: -/-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Ashwell (Civil Parish)

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Created: 2 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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