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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-069B52

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman silver radiate of Caracalla. Reverse depicts Sol standing left. Mint of Rome. The coin has been pierced to be used as a pendant. The hole is located in front of the bust on the obverse, and in front of Sol's head on the reverse.

Evidence of reuse: Pierced

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 216

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 25 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st September 2010

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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: Caracalla
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Reverse description: Sol standing facing, head left, right hand raised, holding globe in left.
Reverse inscription: P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : 281

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
Parish or ward: Branston and Mere (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF0166
Four figure Latitude: 53.181523
Four figure longitude: -0.490122
1:25K map: TF0166
1:10K map: TF06NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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