OXON-8A5EFC: Roman coin: Radiate of Probus

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COIN

Unique ID: OXON-8A5EFC

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete Roman copper alloy radiate of Probus dating to AD 276-282 (Reece Period 14). MARTI PACIF reverse type depicting Mars walking left, holding branch, spear and shield. Ticinum mint. RIC V (2) 507.

Notes:

Thanks to Paul Booth who provided identification details for this coin.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 276
Date to: Exactly AD 282

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 3.42 g
Diameter: 23.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st September 2019 - Monday 24th February 2020

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OMS receipt 2383

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: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Ticinum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust left, wearing imperial mantle, holding eagle-tipped sceptre.
Obverse inscription: IMP C PROBVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Mars walking left, holding branch, spear and shield.
Reverse inscription: MARTIC PACIF
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: I - * //QXXI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: West Oxfordshire (District)
To be known as: Crawley CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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