BH-20CC36: Roman coin: radiate of Tetricus II

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-20CC36

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus II, dating to the period AD 272 - 274 (Reece period 13). SPES PVBLICA reverse depicting Spes advancing left, holding flower and hem of robe. Gallic mint. RIC V (II), p. 424, no. 272.

Diameter: 19.2mm; thickness: 2.5mm; weight: 4.05g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 272
Date to: Exactly AD 274

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Weight: 4.05 g
Diameter: 19.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th January 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 14/23 - 10

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 II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES
Reverse description: Spes advancing left, holding flower and hem of robe.
Reverse inscription: SPES PVBLICA
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

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: Hitchin

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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