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Unique ID: HAMP-0A89F2
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy radiate of Probus (AD 276-82), dating to c. AD 277 (Reece Period 14), ROMAE AETERNAE reverse type depicting Roma seated left in hexstyle temple, holding (Victory?) and sceptre; shield at side. Mint of Siscia, Fourth Issue. RIC V, pt 2, p. 96, cf. no. 737. Roma does appear to be holding a Victory which is quite faint; there does not appear to be a shield at her side. There were only two generally similar temple reverse coins in the Gloucester Hoard (CHRB XIII).
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 277
Date to: Circa AD 277
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.8 mm
Width: 17.2 mm
Weight: 3.3 g
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 26th March 2011
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Other reference: E3123-911
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by an eagle.
Obverse inscription: IMP [C M A]VR PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Roma, seated left, holding (Victory?) sceptre, with shield at side, in hexastyle temple; wreath in pediment.
Reverse inscription: ROMAE AETERNAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: - // XXIV
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
4 Figure: SU2735
Four figure Latitude: 51.113661
Four figure longitude: -1.615664
1:25K map: SU2735
1:10K map: SU23NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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