WAW-6643A1: Roman coin: radiate of Gallienus (Obverse and reverse).

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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-6643A1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman coin: copper-alloy radiate of possibly Gallienus, probably dating to the period AD 260 and 268 (Reece Period 13). The reverse is uncertain. Unknown mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 260
Date to: Exactly AD 268

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 15.85 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012 - Friday 21st December 2012

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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: Gallienus (sole reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Bust facing right, wearing a radiate crown.
Obverse inscription: [ ]ENVS [ ]
Reverse description: Standing figure, but the details are unclear.
Reverse inscription: Illegible due to wear and corrosion.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Stratford-on-Avon (District)
Parish or ward: Alcester (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP0955
Four figure Latitude: 52.19316694
Four figure longitude: -1.86975534
1:25K map: SP0955
1:10K map: SP05NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: WAW
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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