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Unique ID: SF-749B01
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Quintillus (AD 270), dating to AD 270 (Reece Period 13). [VI]CT[OR]IA AVG Victory running right holding wreath and palm. Mint unclear.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 270
Date to: Circa AD 270
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.37 mm
Weight: 2.14 g
Diameter: 21.61 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 11th October 2019
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Other reference: Finder's reference: M. F.
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Quintillus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP C M[ AVR CL QVIN]TILLVS AVG
Reverse description: Victory running right holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: VI]CT[OR]IA AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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