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Unique ID: LIN-077888
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete copper alloy Roman radiate of Victorinus, dating to the period AD 269-271 (Reece Period 13). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding a branch and transverse sceptre. Gallic mint I.
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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 269
Date to: Exactly AD 271
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.59 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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Other reference: Field 1: Roman coins
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP C VICTORINVS [P F AVG]
Reverse description: Pax stanfing left holding branch and transverse sceptre.
Reverse inscription: [PA]X A[VG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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