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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-15A75E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy, Roman radiate, from probably the reign of Emperor Gallenius or Victorinus (258-270)? Obverse: Bust right of emperor. Inscription: [...]NVS P [..]A[..]. Reverse: uncertain depiction. Possibly a figure standing facing right? Inscription: [..]OPVGN[...]. Mint: uncertain. The conditon of the coin is worn, with patches of corrosion. Some of the edges are missing.
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: Circa AD 253
Date to: Circa AD 270
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 17.5 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Stamped
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust right of Emperor
Obverse inscription: [...]NVS P [...]A[...]
Reverse description: Figure standing looking right
Reverse inscription: [...]OPVDN[..]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: uncertain
Status: Regular
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Reepham area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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