ASHM-386533: Roman coin; contemporary copy of a denarius of Philippus

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Unique ID: ASHM-386533

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A plated silver contemporary copy of a radiate of Philip II as caesar (AD 247-249), dating to the period c.AD 244-247 (Reece period 12). LIBERALITAS AVG III reverse type depicting Liberalitas standing left holding abacus and cornucopiae. Prototype of the mint of Rome. This coin combines an obverse of Philip II as caesar with a reverse type proper to Gordian III, cf. RIC IV.3, p. 23, no. 67 for the reverse type and RIC IV.3, p. 80, no. 95 for its use as a reverse type with Philip I.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 244
Date to: Circa AD 247

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 3.5 g
Diameter: 19.8 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD573

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: Philip II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Obverse description: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES
Reverse description: Liberalitas standing left holding abacus and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: LIBERALITAS AVG III
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Contemporary copy (Plated copy)
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey

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

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Recording Institution: ASHM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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