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COIN
Unique ID: DENO-EC50B5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman Coin: Complete copper alloy radiate of Probus. SALVS AVG reverse type with Salus feeding a snake in her arms. Minted at Ticinum (Italy) AD. 276-282.
Coin Ref: RIC 5b, number 499.
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: Exactly AD 276
Date to: Exactly AD 282
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.69 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 22.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 19th August 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E7388
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: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Ticinum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust left in Imperial mantle holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: IMP C PROBVS AVG
Reverse description: Salus standing right feeding snake in her arms.
Reverse inscription: SALVS AVG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: V *//[T]XXI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Wragby Area
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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