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Unique ID: WILT-E9C19E
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman barbarous radiate of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 275- AD 285 (Reece period 14). VIRTVS AVGG reverse type depicting soilder holding sword and shield.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 275
Date to: Exactly AD 285
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.93 g
Diameter: 18.07 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 4992
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: facing right bust
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: solider holding sword and shield.
Reverse inscription: [VIRTVS]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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