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COIN
Unique ID: DENO-97BBB1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman Coin: Complete copper alloy barbarous radiate. Blundered copy of an issue of Victorinus (AD.260-296), with VIRTVS reverse type showing a helmeted soldier with spear and shield.
Barbarous radiates are dated AD c.275-285.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.83 mm
Weight: 1.99 g
Diameter: 15.39 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 19th August 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E7477
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: Radiate (Barbarous)
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Helmeted soldier standing right with spear and shield
Reverse inscription: [V]I[RT]VS [AVG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Reepham Area
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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