BERK-6ABD27: Roman coin: Antoninianus of Galerius

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Unique ID: BERK-6ABD27

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A Roman copper alloy radiate (light-weight) of Galerius as Caesar (AD 293-305), dating to c. AD 295-9 (Reece Period 15), CONCORDIA MILITVM, emperor receiving Victory from Jupiter. Mint of Cyzicus, KA//-. RIC VI, p. 581, no. 19b. Comparison with coins in the British Museum strongly suggests the bust is draped and cuirassed.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 295
Date to: Exactly AD 299

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.52 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 20.25 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 1950 - Saturday 1st January 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2010.737

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: Galerius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Cyzicus
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate, (draped and cuirassed) bust right
Obverse inscription: GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
Reverse description: Galerius standing right receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre.
Reverse inscription: CONCORDIA MILITVM
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: CONCORDIA MILITVM
Reverse mint mark: KA//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: Sutton Courtenay (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU5094
Four figure Latitude: 51.642586
Four figure longitude: -1.278828
1:25K map: SU5094
1:10K map: SU59SW
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Agricultural or drainage work
Discovery circumstances: Found by Mr Blinman's late father

References cited

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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