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Unique ID: HAMP-8FF041
Object type certainty: Certain
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A corroded copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). VBERITAS AVG reverse type depicting Uberitas standing left holding purse and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. As Cunetio no. 1200.
Notes:
The epsilon (Greek E) in the reverse field of this coin denotes that it was struck in the 5th officina (workshop) of Rome.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 268
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.7 mm
Width: 16.7 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 1.66 g
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 24th May 2011 - Sunday 20th May 2012
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Other reference: E3250
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: [GALLIENVS AVG]
Reverse description: Uberitas standing left holding purse and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: VBE[RITAS] AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
RIC Identifier: RIC V Gallienus 287
Reverse mint mark: - ε//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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