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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-B217F2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An extremely worn and corroded Roman copper-alloy probable radiate uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 275-296 (Reece period 14). Uncertain standing figure reverse type. Mint uncertain.
This coin has suffered some small circumferential losses.
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 296
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 19.8 mm
Width: 18.8 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.27 g
Diameter: 19.8 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 22466
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (uncertain)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Figure standing left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Alvediston
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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