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COIN
Unique ID: WAW-B90771
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn copper-alloy 3rd-century irregular Roman radiate probably copying Tetricus I, 'PAX AVG' Pax with vertical sceptre reverse, uncertain mint (271-274 AD; Reece Issue Period 14).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 18.15 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 4319
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)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Bearded radiate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre
Reverse inscription: Illegible [PAX AVG]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Warwick (District)
To be known as: Leamington Spa
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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