SOM-5CC677: Roman coin: radiate of Gallienus, sole reign

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-5CC677

Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy radiate of Gallienus, sole reign (260-268), VBERITAS AVG (Uberitas standing facing left with cornucopia and purse), minted at Rome, 260-268 AD, Cunetio 1204.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 268

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.45 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st October 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Yeovil reciept E322

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: Gallienus (sole reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: [GA]LLIENVS A[VG]

Reverse description: Uberitas standing facing left holding cornucopia in left hand and purse in right
Reverse inscription: VBERITAS A[VG]

Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -/epsilon//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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

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