NLM-A10B46: Roman Coin: Radiate, possibly Barbarous

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-A10B46

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

Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-296; irregular with nonsense inscription, possibly barbarous radiate of 275-285, Reece period 14.

Obverse description: Radiate bust right, bearded.

Obverse inscription: ICO[---]

Reverse description: Figure robed and with hat standing left ?sacrificing over altar; trident in right field.

Reverse inscription: possibly AO[---]

Diameter: 15.1mm, Weight: 1.33gms, die axis: 12

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 275
Date to: Exactly AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.33 g
Diameter: 15.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 25th June 2019

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM42961

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate bust right, bearded
Obverse inscription: ICO[---]

Reverse description: Figure robed and with hat standing left ?sacrificing over altar; trident in right field.
Reverse inscription: possibly AO[---]

Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Brigsley

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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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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