NLM-2BE872: Roman Coin: possibly a Quinarius of Gordian III

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-2BE872

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Base silver coin. Possibly a base metal quinarius of Gordian III (238-244), third or fourth issue of 240-244, mint of Rome, possibly RIC vol. 4 part 3 nos 76-77

Obverse description: Bust laureate draped right; clean-shaven with pointed nose.

Obverse inscription: IM[P G]ORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Reverse description: Figure draped standing left holding patera over flame on altar

Reverse inscription: PM TRPPIIII COS IIII[-]

Diameter: 18.3mm, Weight: 2.24gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 240
Date to: Exactly AD 244

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.24 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 12th November 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM41538

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Quinarius
Denomination qualifier: Possibly
Ruler/issuer: Gordian III
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust laureate draped right; clean-shaven with pointed nose
Obverse inscription: IM[P G]ORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Reverse description: Figure draped standing left holding patera over flame on altar
Reverse inscription: PM TRPPIIII COS IIII[-]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: near Gainsborough

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the 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: 5 years ago

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