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COIN
Unique ID: ESS-972573
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Roman copper alloy radiate of Probus (AD 276-82), dating to c. AD 276-77 (Reece Period 14), FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing holding two military standards. Mint of Lyon, Fourth Series. RIC V, pt. 2, p. 23, no. 28.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Finder applying for an export licence
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 276
Date to: Circa AD 277
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.96 mm
Weight: 2.65 g
Diameter: 22.36 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 28th February 2013 - Monday 4th March 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: CIMS OEF 7394
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: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse description: Fides standing left holding two standards
Reverse inscription: FIDES M[IL]IT[VM]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: - // III
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : V, pt 2 p. 23, no. 28
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Uttlesford (District)
To be known as: Arkesden
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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