HAMP-E1A3A5: Roman coin: Radiate of Gordian III

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-E1A3A5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman coin: Silver plated radiate of Gordian III. Only a small amount of silver can be seen adhering to the surface. The reverse type is unknown. The coin is slightly corroded and the surface is worn, particularly on the reverse.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 238
Date to: Ante AD 244

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.05 mm
Weight: 2.89 g
Diameter: 21.04 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 13th February 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2090

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gordian III
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP GORDIANVS I
Reverse description: Standing figure
Reverse inscription: worn and illegible

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
Parish or ward: Colemore and Priors Dean (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU7329
Four figure Latitude: 51.055713
Four figure longitude: -0.95981
1:25K map: SU7329
1:10K map: SU72NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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