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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-90400C
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Gallienus (253-268), probably 'Zoo mint' issue.
Obverse description: radiate head right.
Reverse description: Probably a quadruped right, possibly with leonine tail above back.
Diameter: 18.2mm, Weight: 1.55gms, die axis: possibly 12
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 253
Date to: Exactly AD 269
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.55 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 26th February 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM35611
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 (joint or sole reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: radiate head right
Reverse description: Probably a quadruped right, possibly with leonine tail above back.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Scotter
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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