SOM-A54883: Roman coin: Radiate of Gallienus

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-A54883

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy radiate of Gallienus (sole reign) dating to AD 260 to 268 (Reece period 13). SOLI CONS AVG reverse type depicting a winged horse walking right. Mint of Rome. As Cunetio no. 1337. RIC 283

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.52 g
Diameter: 21.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th January 2019 - Saturday 6th April 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC Receipt 018457

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: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate head right
Obverse inscription: [G]ALLIENVS AVG
Reverse description: Winged horse prancing right.
Reverse inscription: [SOL]I CONS AVG
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Grafton CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Besly, E.M. and Bland, R.F.	1983	The Cunetio Treasure: Roman Coinage of the Third Century	London	British Museum Press

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

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