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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-971E54
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 260 to 275 (Reece period 13). Uncertain reverse type depicting a standing figure holding ?vertical sceptre. Mint uncertain.
This coin now has an irregular flan shape having suffered numerous circumferential losses.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 275
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.3 mm
Width: 15.2 mm
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.08 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st March 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 22468
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Bust radiate facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Figure standing left holding ?vertical sceptre in left hand
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 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: Cheddelwich
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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