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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-CCBEE2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A Roman copper alloy, silver-washed radiate of unclear type, possibly a coin of Postumus or Victorinus, probably dating to the period c.AD 260-275 (Reece period 13). Reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Unclear probably Gallic mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 275
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.82 mm
Weight: 1.81 g
Diameter: 17.78 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 178
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate and draped(?) bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: Unclear
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Pitching Piece
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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