WMID-C078E5: Roman coin: radiate of Valerian I (253-260)

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-C078E5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman coin: a base silver radiate (antoninianus) of Valerian I (253-260), minted in Rome between 253 and 260. Reverse type: VICTORIA AVG Reece Period: 12 Reference: RIC V, pt. 1, p. 48, no. 124 Diameter: 21.6mm Weight: 3.3g

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Leamington Area Villa Site

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 253
Date to: AD 260

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.3 g
Diameter: 21.6 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: img 2650

Materials and construction

Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valerian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust/head, facing right.
Obverse inscription: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIA AVG
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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