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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-72B9D8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy radiate of Gallienius sole reign (260-268), standing figure reverse type, uncertain mint, 253-268.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 268
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2.96 g
Diameter: 21.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 020831
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 (sole reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: GALLIE[NVS] (AVG)
Reverse description: Standing figure
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Unclear
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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