SF-9B94B6: Roman  coin: copper-alloy radiate of Probus

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-9B94B6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

An incomplete and corroded copper-alloy radiate of Probus, dating c. AD 276-282 (Reece period 14). Reverse: uncertain, female figure standing right. Mint uncertain. This coin has been identified based on its bust and obverse legend.

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: 2.33 g
Diameter: 17.27 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 26th June 2018

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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]
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust left, spear over right shoulder
Obverse inscription: IMP C M AVR [....]

Reverse description: Female figure standing right

Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: St. Edmundsbury (District)
To be known as: Horringer

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SF
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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