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COIN
Unique ID: BH-B4D442
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy radiate, probably of Tetricus I, dating to the period AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). LAETITIA AVGG reverse depicting Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor. Gallic mint.
Dimensions: 15.8mm diameter, 1.9mm thick. Weight: 2.33g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 271
Date to: Exactly AD 274
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.33 g
Diameter: 15.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st February 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 13/8 - 51
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: Tetricus I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, (cuirassed) bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor.
Reverse inscription: [LAETITIA AVGG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Offley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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