BH-C5DE32: Roman coin: Radiate of Gallienus (possibly)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-C5DE32

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper/silver-alloy radiate, possibly of Gallienus. The coin surfaces are heavily worn and corroded. It measures 17.8mm diameter by 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.91g.

Class: Radiate

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 253
Date to: AD 268

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.91 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 10th November 2005

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Bedford 2204 - 3

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gallienus (Joint reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Obverse description: Radiate bust right.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: Standing figure.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Pavenham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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