SOM-C99FF5: Roman coin: irregular (barbarous) radiate copying a coin of Victorinus or Tetricus I

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-C99FF5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy irregular (barbarous) radiate copying a coin of Victorinus or Tetricus I dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type probably depicting a standing female figure. Mint unclear. The edges are chipped all the way around.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.42 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 28th April 2017 - Friday 28th April 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 17360

Materials and construction

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

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 head facing right
Obverse inscription: [....]VS PF[...]
Reverse description: Unclear possibly standing figure
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Barrington CP

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: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Disturbed

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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