WAW-D83FE5: Roman coin: Denarius of Herennius Etruscus

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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-D83FE5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

An incomplete silver Roman radiate of Herennius Etruscus (AD 250-251), dating to the period c.AD 250-251 (Reece period 12). PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS reverse type depicting Herennius standing left holding baton and spear. Mint of Rome. Cunetio no. 335; RIC IV.3, no. 147c.

This coin has suffered some circumferential losses, there is a small patch of copper corrosion product on edge of the coin just below the bust.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 250
Date to: Circa AD 251

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 21.95 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 4319

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Herennius Etruscus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C
Reverse description: Herennius Etruscus in military garb standing left, holding baton and transverse spear.
Reverse inscription: [PRIN]ICIPI IVVENTVTIS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

Cunetio : p. 94, no. 335
RIC : IV.3 no. 147c

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Warwick (District)
To be known as: Leamington Spa

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: WAW
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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