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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-9561EA
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Victorinus dating to the period AD 269 - 271 (Reece period 13). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Gallic mint I.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 269
Date to: Exactly AD 271
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.59 g
Diameter: 17.83 mm
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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: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mint I, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP [VICTORINVS] PF AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre
Reverse inscription: [PAX] AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Martock
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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