NLM-AFB245: Roman Coin: Radiate indeterminate

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-AFB245

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin fragment. Probably a radiate of an indeterminate later Roman ruler, probably issue of 260-275, Reece period 13. About one third of flan is lost.

Obverse description: probably bust.

Obverse inscription: IMP C(---)PRINC

Reverse description: Male figure advancing left holding spear vertical

Reverse inscription: (---)VICTOR(--)

Diameter: 23.2mm, Weight: 1.58gms, die axis: probably 6

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 260
Date to: Exactly AD 275

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.58 g
Diameter: 23.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd February 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM31374

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Fragment

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: probably bust
Obverse inscription: IMP C(---)PRINC
Reverse description: Male figure advancing left holding spear vertical
Reverse inscription: (---)VICTOR(--)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Binbrook

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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