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Unique ID: OXON-E45AD1
Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn Roman copper alloy radiate of Victorinus (AD 269-271) dating to AD 269-271 (Reece period 13). INVICTVS reverse type depicting Sol advancing left. Unclear Gallic Mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 269
Date to: Exactly AD 271
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.17 g
Diameter: 19.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 31st January 2020 - Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Other reference: OMS receipt 2398
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Victorinus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Obverse description: Radiate head facing right
Obverse inscription: [...] VICTORINVS P[F] AVG
Reverse description: Sol advancing left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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