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Unique ID: SOM-559087
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy radiate of Victorinus, LAETITIA AVG N (Laetitia standing facing left holding purse in right hand and anchor in left), Mint I, 269-271 AD, Cunetio 2551.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 269
Date to: Circa AD 271
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.08 g
Diameter: 16.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 29th July 2011
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Other reference: SCC reciept 020845
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Victorinus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mint I, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Obverse description: Radiate draped [and cuirassed] bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [IMP C] VICTO[RINVS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Laetitia standing facing left holding purse in right hand and anchor in left
Reverse inscription: LAETITIA [AVG N]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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