WILT-919183: Roman coin: Radiate of Probus

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Unique ID: WILT-919183

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy silvered Roman radiate of Probus dating to the period AD 276-282 (Reece period 14), 'MARS VICTOR' reverse type depicting Mars walking right with spear and trophy. Mint of Lyons. RIC no. 84.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 276
Date to: Exactly AD 282

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 22 mm

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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: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radaite and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP C PROBVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Mars walking right with spear and trophy
Reverse inscription: MARS VICTOR
Reverse mint mark: III
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Cricklade

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: WILT
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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