Record ID: WILT-5599C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably a contemporary copy of Caracalla (AD 198-217), dating to the period c.AD 215-218 (Reece period 10) or later. IOVI CONSERVATORI reverse type depicting Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt and vertical sceptre, small figure standing to left. Unclear mint, probably from a prototype of the mint of Rome. This type is unlisted for Caracalla but is known for Macrinus (AD 217-218) and later Emperors. It is likely that this coin is either a hybrid or more likely given its base appearance a contemporary copy combining an obverse of Caracal…
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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