LIN-D09493: Copper alloy Roman coin

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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-D09493

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published Find published

A late Roman copper alloy as of Philip I (AD 244-9), dating to AD 244-9 (Reece Period 12), VICTORIA  [AVG S C], VIctory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 3, p. 92, no. 191b.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 244
Date to: AD 249

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 4.2 g
Diameter: 22.8 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Philip I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP M IVL PH[ILIPPVS AVG]

Reverse description: Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: VICTORIA [AVG S C]

Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

  • RIC : IV, pt 3 p. 92, no. 191b

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: West Lindsey

Spatial coordinates


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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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