SUSS-205BE2: Roman Coin: 'Barbarous' Radiate of Uncertain Ruler

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-205BE2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman contemporary copy or 'barbarous' radiate coin, dating to c. AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). Reverse type uncertain, depicting possibly two soldiers holding a central standard or similar element. Mint unknown.

Both obverse and reverse depictions are highly detailed, yet the reverse is unclear due to surface wear and corrosion. Portions of the obverse legend remain but are illegible.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 15.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st November 2013

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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: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: [...]V[...]VS [...]
Reverse description: Unclear two standing figures with central attribute.
Reverse inscription: missing
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
Parish or ward: Buriton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU7418
Four figure Latitude: 50.95668701
Four figure longitude: -0.94778423
1:25K map: SU7418
1:10K map: SU71NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Date listed as October to November 2013

References cited

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

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