PUBLIC-00B1A5: Roman coin, radiate of Probus

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Unique ID: PUBLIC-00B1A5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Copper alloy radiate (incomplete) of Probus, Lyon mint 276 - 282, Reece period 14. ?{SALVS AVG], Salus standing left holding vertical sceptre and [feeding snake?] at altar. RIC V, pt.2, pp.30-31, c.f.124 - 125

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 276
Date to: Circa AD 282

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.21 g
Diameter: 22 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 4th April 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Beedon Pocock

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: radiate, draped and (cuirassed) right
Obverse inscription: IMP C PROB [ ]
Reverse description: Salus standing left, holding vertical sceptre and [feeding snake?] at altar
Reverse inscription: ?[SALVS] AVG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: ? // [ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : V pt.2, pp.30-1, c.f.124-5

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Beedon

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
Discovery circumstances: metal detector survey on archaeological site
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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