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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-A339DB
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Copper alloy radiate of Victorinus AD 269 - 271 (Reece period 13). INVICTVS Sol walking left, right arm raised and carrying whip in left hand. Gaul Mint I. Cunetio p. 149, cf. no. 2534
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: In a private collection, recorded for academic use
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 269
Date to: Circa AD 271
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 17.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 21st February 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: MD121
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: Victorinus
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mint I, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Sol walking left with right arm raised and holding whip in left hand. Star in left field
Reverse inscription: [INVICTVS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- Cunetio : cf. 2534
- Cunetio : p.149 no. 2534 or 2539
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Boxford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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