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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-2A4F86
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman base silver or silver-washed copper alloy radiate probably of Probus (276-282), PROVIDENT AVG (Providentia standing left holding globe and sceptre) reverse type, minted probably at Ticinum, 276-282 AD. RIC, vol V pt. II, no. 397.
This coin has been cut in half, the break is quite neat.
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Evidence of reuse: This coin has been cut in half, the break is quite neat.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 276
Date to: Circa AD 282
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.81 g
Diameter: 21.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th April 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 020823
Materials and construction
Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Ticinum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust facing left
Obverse inscription: Unclear
Reverse description: Providentia standing left, holding globe and sceptre
Reverse inscription: PROVID[ENT AVG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: // [S]XXT
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : v, ii 397
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Edington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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