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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-6F17A5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A worn and slightly corroded silver Roman radiate of Diva Mariniana (wife of Valerian I), dating to the period c.AD 253-260 (Reece period 12). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting a peacock flying right carrying the Empress who is seated left with her right arm outstretched, left hand holding a transverse sceptre. Mint of Rome. As Cunetio no. 643; RIC V.1, p. 64, no. 6.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 253
Date to: Circa AD 260
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.15 g
Diameter: 24.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 3893; 165b
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Mariniana
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Veiled and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: DIVAE MARINIANAE
Reverse description: A peacock flying right carrying the Empress who is seated left with her right arm outstretched, left hand holding a transverse sceptre.
Reverse inscription: [CONSE]C[RA]TIO
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- Cunetio : no. 643
- RIC : V.1 p. 64, no. 6
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: East Knoyle
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (From FLO)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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