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COIN
Unique ID: LIN-BB8EE6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus, PAX AVG (Pax standing left holding transverse sceptre and branch).
Notes:
ID done from photo sent by finder.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 253
Date to: Circa AD 255
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 14 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 25th February 2012
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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]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Unclear radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ]ALLIENV[ ]
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre
Reverse inscription: [PAX] AVG
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: near Sleaford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.
References cited
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