BH-BDEBB2: Roman coin: barbarous radiate of Probus

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Unique ID: BH-BDEBB2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy barbarous radiate of Probus, dating to the period c. AD 276-285 (Reece Period 14), PROVIDIA (AVG?), Providentia standing facing, head right, holding [?] in left hand and cornucopiae (with crossed top) in right; apparently, a throne in the left field.

Diameter: 17.5mm; thickness: 1.4mm. Weight: 1.8g.

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 276
Date to: Circa AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th April 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/87 - 6

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, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP P (Λ C?) PROB[ ]
Reverse description: Providentia standing facing, head right, holding [?] in left hand and cornucopiae (with crossed top) in right; apparently, a throne in the left field.
Reverse inscription: PROVIDIA (AVG?)
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Therfield

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 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: 2 years ago

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