WILT-492A03: Roman coin : Radiate of Aurelian

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Unique ID: WILT-492A03

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Aurelian (AD 270-275), dating to the period c.AD 270-271 (Reece period 13).

It measures 18-21mm in diameter with slight wear.

Obverse: Radiate draped cuirassed bust right
IMP [C L]DOM AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse: Fortuna standing left with rudder and cornucopiae
FORTVNA REDVX -/Z//-

Mint: Rome

Reference: RIC V.1, p. 269, no. 29

This coin was struck at Rome before the revolt of the mintworkers.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 270
Date to: Circa AD 271

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 21 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd March 2010 - Tuesday 4th May 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 3389

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: Aurelian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP [C L] DOM AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse description: Fortuna standing left with rudder and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: FORTVNA REDVX
RIC Identifier: RIC V Aurelian 29
Reverse mint mark: - Z//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : V, pt 1 p. 269, no. 29

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Quarley

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: WILT
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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