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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-46DEDF
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn copper alloy Roman radiate of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 238-260 (Reece period 12), Possible PAX AVG reverse type depicting standing figure facing left, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and baton in other. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 238
Date to: Exactly AD 260
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM2015-41
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: Radiate, Uncertain Ruler, 238-260 (Reece 12)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust radiate draped, facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Pax facing left holding baton in left hand and vertical sceptre in right.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
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: Near Devizes
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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