NLM-F24992: Roman coin: barbarous radiate

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-F24992

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Possibly a barbarous radiate, issue of 275-285, Reece period 14.

Obverse description: Radiate bust probably cuirassed right.

Obverse inscription: [--] SC AVG

Reverse description: Stick figure standing left, right arm extended holding ?wand.

Reverse inscription: [--] V G

Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin.

Diameter:16.7mm, Weight: 2.22gms, die axis: 8

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 275
Date to: Exactly AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.22 g
Diameter: 16.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 29th September 2013

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM24793a

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: Probably
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate bust probably cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: [--] SC AVG

Reverse description: Stick figure standing left, right arm extended holding ?wand.
Reverse inscription: [--] V G

Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Rudston

Spatial coordinates


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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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