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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-E83DC7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy radiate of Victorinus dating to the period AD 268 to 270 (Reece period 13). SALVS AVG reverse depicting Salus standing facing right feeding snake held in right hand from patera held in left hand. Gaul Mint II. Cunetio p.150, no.2567.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to Landowner
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 268
Date to: Exactly AD 270
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 3.21 g
Diameter: 21.6 mm
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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: Victorinus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mint II, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [IMP] C VICTORINVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Salus standing facing right feeding snake held in right hand from patera held in left hand.
Reverse inscription: [SA]LVS AVG
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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: Chilton Trinity CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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