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COIN
Unique ID: BERK-D0D381
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper alloy radiate of the emperor Gallienus. Reverse: DIANAE CONS AVG D, Antelope walking left. Mint mark 'S' below antelope. AD 253-268. Reece period 12. Dimensions: diameter 18.73mm weight 1.97g
Notes:
Found during the Weekend Wanderers Lattin Down Rally 6-7 September 2008
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Returned to Finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 253
Date to: Exactly AD 268
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.97 g
Diameter: 18.73 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 6th September 2008
Rally details.
This object was found at Weekend Wanderers - Lattin Down 08
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Or71
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: Gallienus (Joint reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Obverse description: Bearded bust right, radiate crown
Obverse inscription: GALLIEN[NVS AVG]
Reverse description: Antelope walking left
Reverse inscription: [DIANAE] CONS AVG
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: S
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Wantage
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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