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COIN
Unique ID: LIN-9CE339
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy radiate of Probus. ADVENTVS AVG reverse depicting Probus on horseback left, holding sceptre and raising hand, stepping over barbarian captive. RIC157. Struck Rome, AD278-280.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 278
Date to: Circa AD 280
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.13 g
Diameter: 24 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: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, with the head and skin of Medusa on chest
Obverse inscription: IMP PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Probus on horseback left, holding sceptre and raising hand, stepping over barbarian captive; R thunderbolt Z in exergue.
Reverse inscription: ADVENTVS AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Rauceby area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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