Description

Summary: coin, Barbarous antoninianus. O: Radiate bust R, Illegible; R: Male figure standing L and holding two standards, Illegible

Identification note: Imitations of 3rd century AD radiates – known as barbarous radiates – are very common in the UK. Some may have been struck in a similar manner to genuine coins, while others were cast in moulds. Barbarous radiates are often distinguished by their smaller size, lighter weight and sometimes by evidence of the casting process. Most, however, are identified by their crude style: Poor quality portraits, reverse designs and blundered inscriptions.

Identification note: layer 2