WMID-C091F8: Roman coin: radiate of Volusian

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-C091F8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman silver radiate of Volusian dating to AD 253 (Reece period 12). P M TR P III[I] COS II reverse type depicting Emperor standing left sacrificing over lighted tripod and holding small sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC IV part 3 no. 141; and Cunetio no. 378.

Overall dimensions: 20.85mm in diameter and 3.37g in weight.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 253
Date to: Exactly AD 253

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.37 g
Diameter: 20.85 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Volusian
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Radiate bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing left sacrificing over lighted tripod, holding small sceptre.
Reverse inscription: P M TR P III[I] COS II
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Status: Regular

Coin references

RIC : IV part 3 p. 175, no. 141
Cunetio : p. 95, no. 377

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: North Warwickshire (District)
To be known as: Grendon

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

References cited

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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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