HAMP-CC7EA1: Roman coin: Irregular radiate copying uncertain ruler

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-CC7EA1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A very worn, irregular 3rd-century copper-alloy Roman radiate probably copying Victorinus, probably 'INVICTVS', 'Gaul mint I' (c. 275 - c. 285 AD; Reece issue period 14; cf. Cunetio 2534)

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 13.2 mm
Width: 12.8 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 0.94 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 18th December 2011

Rally details.

This object was found at Weekend Wanderers - Broughton (18/12/11)

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3254

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: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Bearded bust radiate facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Sol running left, with right hand raised and holding whip in left hand; cloak flies out behind
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: P/-//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
Parish or ward: Broughton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU3134
Four figure Latitude: 51.104467
Four figure longitude: -1.558608
1:25K map: SU3134
1:10K map: SU33SW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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