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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-566287
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy radiate, probably of Tetricus I (271-274), probably SALVS AVG reverse (Salus standing facing left resting left hand on anchor and with right hand holding a patera over an altar), uncertain mint, AD 271-274.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 272
Date to: Circa AD 274
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.32 g
Diameter: 16.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th November 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC reciept 020886
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tetricus I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]CVS P[...]
Reverse description: Salus standing facing left resting left hand on anchor and with right hand holding a patera over an altar
Reverse inscription: [SALVS AVG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Chedzoy
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 0.01 metre square.
References cited
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