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Unique ID: WAW-9D37C5
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman coin: A copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus dating to the period AD 253 - 260 (Reece Period 13). Uncertain reverse type. Mint uncertain. The coin has patches of silvering on both faces.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 253
Date to: Exactly AD 260
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.46 g
Diameter: 21.51 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st September 2018 - Thursday 7th February 2019
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gallienus (joint or sole reign)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 12 [238-260]
Obverse description: Bust facing right, wearing a radiate crown. Beard made of pellets.
Obverse inscription: S AVG
Reverse description: Standing figure.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SP0060
Four figure Latitude: 52.23819033
Four figure longitude: -2.0014194
1:25K map: SP0060
1:10K map: SP06SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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