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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-532C23
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A copper alloy radiate (with traces of silvering) of Probus (AD 276-82) (Reece Period 14), Reverse type MARS VICTOR, Mars advancing right with spear and trophy. Mint of Lyon. RIC V. pt 2, p. 23, no. 37
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: With finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 276
Date to: Exactly AD 282
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.1 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 27th July 2014
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Silver
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: Lugdunum
Obverse description: Radiate and ciurassed bust, right
Obverse inscription: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse description: Mars walking right holding trophy with transverse spear
Reverse inscription: MARS VICTOR
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -//III
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: West Hill
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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