SF-BD4040: Roman coin: radiate of an unclear ruler.

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-BD4040

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A silver Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), joint reign with Valerian I, dating to the period c.AD 253-260 (Reece period 12). PA[X A]VGG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Probably mint of Viminacium. Cf. Cunetio no. 772; Gobl cf. no. 832.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 253
Date to: Circa AD 260

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.32 mm
Weight: 1.78 g
Diameter: 19.54 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 7th June 2017

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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: Gallienus (Joint reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Obverse description: Unclear radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]ALLIENVS [...]
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre
Reverse inscription: PA[X A]VGG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

Cunetio : cf. no. 772
Göbl : cf. no. 832.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Roudham and Larling

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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