BH-998093: Roman coin: Radiate of Gallienus

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-998093

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A heavily worn copper-alloy Radiate of Gallienus; PAX AVG reverse type; AD 253-268. Measures 18.68mm in diameter, 1.51mm thick and weighs 2.1g.

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: 1.51 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 18.68 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 10th October 2006

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 06/111 - 17

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 (sole reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate head right.
Obverse inscription: GALLIENVS [AVG]
Reverse description: Pax standing left with olive branch [& transverse sceptre].
Reverse inscription: PAX AVG
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

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: North Hertfordshire

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 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: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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