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Unique ID: OXON-EF1A23
Object type certainty: Certain
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A chipped incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate probably of Victorinus (AD 269-271), dating to the period c.AD 269-271 (Reece period 13). probably FIDES MILITVM reverse type depicting Fides standing left holding two standards. Gallic mint I. RIC V.2 no. 109; Normanby no. 1403.
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: 1.9 mm
Weight: 1.62 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th January 2022 - Monday 16th January 2023
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Other reference: OMS receipt 2742
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Victorinus
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate head facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
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.
4 Figure: SP3615
Four figure Latitude: 51.83245882
Four figure longitude: -1.47897108
1:25K map: SP3615
1:10K map: SP31NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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