{"product_id":"ancient-roman-antoninianus-radiate-coin-3rd-century-ad","title":"Ancient Roman Antoninianus Radiate Coin 3rd Century AD","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong\u003eancient Roman antoninianus or radiate coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from approximately the \u003cstrong\u003e3rd century AD\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse retains a recognisable radiate portrait of a Roman emperor facing right, with portions of the surrounding Latin legend still visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoins of this type circulated extensively during the turbulent third century, particularly during the period known as the \u003cstrong\u003eCrisis of the Third Century\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient Roman coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 3rd century AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Antoninianus \/ radiate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper alloy \/ debased billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadiate imperial portrait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 19mm × 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient struck coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact emperor and type unidentified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair ancient condition with considerable circulation wear, surface deposits, corrosion and an uneven ancient patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emperor's radiate portrait remains clearly recognisable and portions of the original legends and reverse design survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study both photographs carefully for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vantrocol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55174104219990,"sku":"SHOPC2 - S1","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/2783\/2406\/files\/102_c6a1edf6-f6ca-4515-88e3-fc5c6af9b7f1.png?v=1788268979","url":"https:\/\/vantrocol.com\/products\/ancient-roman-antoninianus-radiate-coin-3rd-century-ad","provider":"Vantrocol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}