SUR-A5FCF6: Roman coin: a contemporary copy as of Valerian I

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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-A5FCF6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A probable contemporary copy (Limesfalsum) of an as of Valerian I: (AD 253-260) (Reece Period 12), Rev: VIRTVS AVGG S C; a soldier standing left, holding a spear and a shield. Prototype Mint of Rome. RIC V, pt 1, p. 53, cf. no. 204. The light weight (2.94g) does suggest that this is a cast copy.

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.94 g
Diameter: 21 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: G230

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valerian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Obverse description: A laureate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG
Reverse description: A soldier standing left, holding a spear and a shield
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS AVGG S C
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Contemporary Copy (Limesfalsum)
Status qualifier: Possibly

Coin references

RIC : V, pt 1, p. 53, cf 204

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Hart (District)
Parish or ward: Greywell (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU7150
Four figure Latitude: 51.244765
Four figure longitude: -0.984206
1:25K map: SU7150
1:10K map: SU75SW
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: Before 2010
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: SUR
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 10 months ago

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