HESH-A9675A: Roman Coin: Radiate of Probus

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Unique ID: HESH-A9675A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete radiate of Probus (AD 276-82) possibly struck at the mint in Rome - reverse type Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand. Mint of Lugdunum

Reece Period: 14

Obverse description: Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Obverse inscription: IMP C PROBVS P [F AVG]
Reverse description: Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand
Reverse inscription: MA[RS VICTO]R
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock

Weight: 1.7g

Diameter: 20.1mm

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 282

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 20.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service; Object Entry Form: E. 00991

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: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Obverse description: Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Obverse inscription: IMP C PROBVS P [F AVG]
Reverse description: Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand
Reverse inscription: MA[RS VICTO]R
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Worfield

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: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

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Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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