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COIN
Unique ID: DEV-A63CD7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman barbarous radiate, probably imitating a coin of Victorinus, dating to AD 268-271, Reece Period 13.
The obverse has a markedly exaggerated nose. Reverse imitating COMES AVG reverse type depicting Victory standing left holding wreath and palm, possibly incorporating a captive at her feet to the right, but this is the wrong side of the deity for such a depiction.
Measurements: 12.9mm diameter, 2.1mm thickness, weight 1.21g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 268
Date to: Circa AD 271
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 1.21 g
Diameter: 12.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 4th September 2019 - Tuesday 7th January 2020
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC Receipt 018777
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: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Victory left with wreath and palm, possible captive right
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain
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