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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-E959C8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Probus dating to the period AD 276 - 282 (Reece period 14). ADVENTVS AVG reverse type depicting emperor advancing left on horseback trampling fallen captive. Mint of Rome.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 276
Date to: Exactly AD 282
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.57 g
Diameter: 23.19 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4200
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: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor on horseback facing left trampling fallen captive
Reverse inscription: ADVEN[TVS ...] AVG
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: R/ Thunderbolt/ Z
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)
Parish or ward: Upavon (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU1254
Four figure Latitude: 51.28501389
Four figure longitude: -1.82931872
1:25K map: SU1254
1:10K map: SU15SW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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