Record ID: SUSS-4E87C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman small radiate or 'minim' coin, probably a 'barbarous' radiate dating from c. 3rd century AD. Much of the coin is unclear due to wear and its diminutive size; however, it is possible to see traces of a radiate bust facing right on the obverse. The reverse is unclear, but seems to depict a large central standing figure holding either a spear or standard in both hands, with an undulating and vertically-positioned element between the figure and the spear/standard. It is possible that this represents the FIDES MILITVM reverse type, with Fides holding two standards. B…
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2012
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Record ID: SUSS-68A080
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and corroded copper-alloy contemporary or 'barbarous' copy of a Roman radiate nummus. Probably of the Gallic Empire, c. 3rd century AD. Both surfaces are too distorted and worn to identify; however, it is possible to discern traces of the obverse legend, which be indicate that this is a coin of Tetricus. Obverse: traces of radiate head facing right. Obverse legend: (TET?)[...]; uncertain, but lettering style also consistent. Reverse: Standing 'barbarous' style figure; uncertain. Reverse legend: [...] (NVS?)
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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