SUSS-CE3DD5: Roman coin: probably barbarous radiate

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-CE3DD5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy probably barbarous radiate of unclear emperor, PAX AVG reverse (Pax standing left holding branch up to left), 275-285 AD

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 275
Date to: AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.88 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 6th May 2008

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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: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible

Reverse description: Pax standing facing left with branch held up to left
Reverse inscription: [P]AX A[VG]

Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: The City of Brighton and Hove (Unitary Authority)
District: The City of Brighton and Hove (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Rottingdean

Spatial coordinates


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

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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