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Unique ID: IOW-D610E1
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus, sole reign, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). DIANAE CONS AVG reverse type depicting antelope walking left. Mint of Rome. Mintmark: -//[Γ?]
Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG; Radiate head right
Reverse: DIANAE CONS AVG; Antelope walking left
Cunetio p. 119, cf. 1344.
Diameter: 18.5mm. Weight: 2.19g. DA=12:6.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 260
Date to: Exactly AD 268
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.19 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 21st October 2013
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Other reference: IOW2013-2-429
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 head right
Obverse inscription: GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse description: Antelope walking left
Reverse inscription: DIANAE CONS AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//[Γ?]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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