LIN-73A303: Late Roman copper alloy nummus

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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-73A303

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A late Roman copper-alloy radiate of Probus, struck 276-82. Mint of Rome or Siscia, 'ADVENTVS AVG' type. RIC V, pt. 2, c.f. 159 and 634.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 276
Date to: Ante AD 282

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 22 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st February 2011

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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: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
Obverse inscription: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
Reverse description: Emperor riding left, holding sceptre; captive to left
Reverse inscription: ADVENTVS AVG
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: -//[ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : V 159 and 634

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

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