BH-0BF407: Roman coin: Radiate of Gallienus

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-0BF407

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn copper-alloy Radiate of Gallienus. Measures 18.3mm diameter by 1.9m thick and weighs 2.53g.

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: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.53 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st March 2006

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 06/36(2) - 8a

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gallienus (Joint reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Obverse description: Radiate head right.
Obverse inscription: GALLIENVS [A]V[G]
Reverse description: Virtus standing left, holding spear and globe.
Reverse inscription: VIRTV[S AVG]
Reverse mint mark: "P" in right field.

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock

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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Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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