YORYM-ED5854: Roman coin : radiate of uncertain Emperor

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-ED5854

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period c.AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). Probably VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting Virtus standing left holding globe and vertical sceptre. Mint of Rome. cf. Cunetio no. 927.

Diameter: 21.0mm, thickness: 2.0mm, weight: 2.8g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 268

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 21 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E06299

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: Gallienus (sole reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate head(?) right
Obverse inscription: [...]VG
Reverse description: Virtus standing left holding globe and vertical sceptre
Reverse inscription: (VIRTVS) [AVG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: P -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Skerne and Wansford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TA0353
Four figure Latitude: 53.96283441
Four figure longitude: -0.43154204
1:25K map: TA0353
1:10K map: TA05SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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