BH-6DC5DB: Roman coin: radiate of Herennius Etruscus

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Unique ID: BH-6DC5DB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A base silver radiate of Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (AD 250-251), dating to the period AD 250-251 (Reece period 12). PIETAS AVGVSTORVM reverse depicting sacrificial implements. Mint of Rome. RIC IV (part III), p. 139, no. 143; Cunetio no. 334.

Diameter: 20.6mm; thickness: 2.1mm. Weight: 2.86g.

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 250
Date to: Circa AD 251

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 2.86 g
Diameter: 20.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th January 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/20 - 19

Materials and construction

Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Herennius Etruscus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS (NOB C)
Reverse description: Sacrificial implements: sprinkler, simpulum, jug and lituus.
Reverse inscription: [PIET]AS AVGVSTORVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IV.3 p. 139, no. 143
Cunetio : no. 334

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: West Oxfordshire (District)
To be known as: Aston, Cote, Shifford and Chimney

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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