WMID-02CB50: Roman coin: radiate (antoninianus) of Gordian III (238-244)

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Unique ID: WMID-02CB50

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Roman coin: a copper alloy radiate (antoninianus) of Gordian III (238-244), minted in Rome between 241 and 243 (fourth issue) Reverse type: AETERNITATI AVG Reece Period: 12 Reference: RIC IV, pt. III, p.24, no.83 Diameter: 22mm Weight: 3.6g

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Leamington Area Villa Site

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 241
Date to: AD 243

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.6 g
Diameter: 22 mm

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Other reference: img 2595

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: Gordian III
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate crown, draped right.
Obverse inscription: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe.
Reverse inscription: AETERNITATI AVG
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Warwick (District)
To be known as: Leamington Spa finds

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

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