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Unique ID: IOW-0860E2
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete and worn Roman copper-alloy radiate, probably of Tetricus I dating to the period AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). Mint unclear
Obverse: [...]; Radiate bust right
Reverse: [...]; Unclear female standing left
Diameter: 15.9mm. Weight: 2.30g. DA=12:6.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 271
Date to: Exactly AD 274
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 15.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd June 2013
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Other reference: IOW2013-1-302
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tetricus I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: […]
Reverse description: Unclear female standing left
Reverse inscription: […]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.