SOM-C6F83C: Roman coin: radiate of Aurelian

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-C6F83C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Aurelian (AD 270-275), dating to AD 270-274 (Reece Period 13). IOVI CONSER reverse type depicting Emperor standing right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Mint of Siscia. As Normanby 1276; RIC Vol V.1, p. 289, no. 225. Also see GLO-955182.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 270
Date to: Circa AD 274

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.53 g
Diameter: 20.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd June 2019 - Monday 2nd September 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC Receipt 018215

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: Aurelian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre
Reverse inscription: IOVI CO[NSER]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
RIC Identifier: RIC V Aurelian 225
Reverse mint mark: //*[P]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : V.1 p. 289, no. 225

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Odcombe 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

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Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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