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Unique ID: SOM-8864D5
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy radiate of unknown emperor dating to AD 260 to 275 (Reece period 13). SALVS AVGG reverse type depicting Salus feeding snake rising from alter holding anchor or rudder. Mint unclear.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 275
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.54 g
Diameter: 16.3 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt 017633
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Head wearing radiate crown facing right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Salus feeding snake rising from alter holding anchor or rudder
Reverse inscription: illegible
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: illegible
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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