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Unique ID: YORYM-F21655
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Probus dating to the period AD 276 - 282 (Reece Period 14). MARS VICTOR reverse type depicting Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. Mint unclear, but probably Lyon.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 276
Date to: Circa AD 282
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.1 g
Diameter: 21.5 mm
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Other reference: YMT : E06098
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP C P[-----------]
Reverse description: Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy
Reverse inscription: MARS VICTOR
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SE8638
Four figure Latitude: 53.83115455
Four figure longitude: -0.69478449
1:25K map: SE8638
1:10K map: SE83NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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