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Unique ID: PUBLIC-517206
Object type certainty: Certain
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A heavily worn copper-alloy Roman Radiate most likely of Theodosius I, (c. AD388-395; Reece Period 20)
Reverse Type: Victory, advancing left, holding a wreath, left. Possibly AUGGG for the three Augusti;
Obverse Type: Most likely Theodosius I, diademed, facing right;
Mint: Unknown;
Weight: 1.78 grammes;
Diameter: 16.5 mm;
Thickness: 1.8 mm.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 388
Date to: Circa AD 395
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 1.78 g
Diameter: 16.5 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Obverse description: Diademed bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Victory, advancing left, holding a wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIA AUGGG]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIA AVGGG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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