SOM-EBFB72: Roman coin: radiate of Victorinus

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-EBFB72

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy radiate of Victorinus, INVICTVS reverse (Sol running left, right hand raised,and holding whip in left hand, cloak flies out behind), Mint 1, AD 269-271, Cunetio 2545 var.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 269
Date to: Circa AD 271

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.37 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 22nd August 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 020775

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: Victorinus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mint I, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Sol running left, right hand raised, whip held in elft hand, cloak flying out behind
Reverse inscription: INVI[CTVS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: */V//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

Cunetio : 2545 var

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Ilchester

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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