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Unique ID: BH-23BA36
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus I, dating to the period AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). Probably Fides on reverse. Gallic mint.
Dimensions: 16.5mm diameter, 1.4mm thick. Weight: 2.01g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 271
Date to: Exactly AD 274
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 2.01 g
Diameter: 16.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th April 2013
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Other reference: Ver 13/13 - 13
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tetricus I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust right.
Obverse inscription: ...TET]RICV[S...
Reverse description: Female figure (probably Fides) standing left, holding two ensigns.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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