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Description: | A total of 23 worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman coins from various findspots within a group of 3 fields. They have a combined total weight of 35.02g. and comprise:1) 6 radiates of Reece period 13-14, c.268-274 AD, including two contemporary copies of Claudius II, one of Victorinus and three of the Tetrici.2) 4 barbarous radiates of Reece period 14, c.275-285 AD copying coins of Victorinus or the Tetrici.3) 3 worn and unidentified radiates of uncertain ruler, Reece periods 13-14, c.260-296 AD.4) A nummus of Reece period 17 with reverse type depicting Victory on a prow and illegible obverse. It measures 12.39mm in diameter and is probably a contemporary copy dating to c.330-340 AD. 5) A nummus of Constantius II measuring 13.61mm in diameter and 1.34g in weight, Reece period 17, c.347-348 AD. Obverse: []STANTI-VS P[F AVG], diademed and draped bust right. Reverse: [VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN], Two winged victories holding wreaths and facing each other. Mint: Leaf//TRS. As LRBC I no. 139.6) A nummus of Reece period 19, c.364-378 AD. Obverse type depicts uncertain diademed and draped bust right. Reverse: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE], Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. It measures 17.70mm in diameter and weighs 1.39g.7) 3 very worn Roman nummi of uncertain ruler or reverse type, c.317-402 AD. 8) 4 uncertain Roman coins, probably radiates or nummi, c.260-402 AD. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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