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ESS-1E370A: Roman coin: Barbarous radiate of Victorinuse

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-1E370A

Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper-alloy contemporary copy of a radiate of Victorinus (269-271AD).

Obverse shows radiate crowned bust with legend: IMP C [?]O VIC[TORINUS] [???]. Reverse shows what appears to be a a standing figure with a spear; inscription illegible.

​Dimensions: weight: 2.91g, diameter: 21.2mm, thickness: 1.5mm

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 269
Date to: Circa AD 271

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.91 g
Diameter: 21.2 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: radiate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP [?]O C VIC[TORINUS] [???]
Reverse description: standing figure holding spear
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)

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