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A complete copper alloy Roman radiate of Probus, dating to the period AD 276-282 (Reece period 14). ROMAE AETERNAE reverse type, depicting a hexastyle temple with Roma seated within. Minted in Rome.
RIC vol.V, pt.II, no.191var.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 276
Date to: Circa AD 282
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.85 mm
Weight: 3.09 g
Diameter: 22.03 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st March 2019
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: radiate, cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CM AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse description: hexastyle temple, Roma seated within, holding Victory and sceptre
Reverse inscription: ROMAE AETERNAE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: //*R
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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