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Unique ID: PAS-8C7554
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Probus dating to AD 276-282 (Reece period 14). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Probably Mint of Lyon. See R.I.C. V.ii, p. 28; no. 91.
This coin measures 23.0mm in diameter and weighs 3.06g. It has been slightly bent at one point.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 276
Date to: Exactly AD 282
Quantity: 1
Length: 23 mm
Width: 21.4 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 3.06 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 2nd April 2015 - Thursday 2nd April 2015
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Other reference: Tour find MS13
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP C PROBVS . P.F. AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding olive branch in raised right hand and transverse sceptre in left
Reverse inscription: PA[X] AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//(IIII)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
4 Figure: SP4826
Four figure Latitude: 51.93045132
Four figure longitude: -1.30331237
1:25K map: SP4826
1:10K map: SP42NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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