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Unique ID: HAMP-0F0D72
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy and silvered pre-reform radiate of Diocletian (AD 284 - 305), dating to c. AD 291-2 (Reece Period 14). IOVI AVGG reverse type depicting Jupiter standing left holding victory on globe and sceptre; at foot, eagle. Obverse portrait of Maximian. Mint of Lyon, Engraver 2. RIC V pt.I, p. 224, no.28.
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by a museum - not a Treasure case
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 291
Date to: Circa AD 292
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.08 g
Diameter: 24.25 mm
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Other reference: Winchester Collections AY 568
Museum accession number: WINCM: AY 568.629
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Diocletian (pre-reform)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust right (Maximian)
Obverse inscription: IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Reverse description: Jupiter standing left holding victory on globe and sceptre. At foot, eagle.
Reverse inscription: IOVI AVGG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: -//A
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
4 Figure: SU5626
Four figure Latitude: 51.03064491
Four figure longitude: -1.2028007
1:25K map: SU5626
1:10K map: SU52NE
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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