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COIN
Unique ID: NMS-47472E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy radiate of Gallienus, Rome, reverse VIRTVS AVG type with Virtus standing left holding globe and spear, foot on helmet, Normanby 47, AD260-8
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 260
Date to: Exactly AD 268
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 10th December 2015 - Wednesday 13th January 2016
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 9270
Other reference: AMD012016
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: Gallienus (sole reign)
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Radiate cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -/P//-
Status: Regular
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Hethersett (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TG1405
Four figure Latitude: 52.60062279
Four figure longitude: 1.15859034
1:25K map: TG1405
1:10K map: TG10NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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