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Unique ID: LANCUM-DA0A99
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy poor radiate copy possibly of Tetricus I dating from AD 271 to 273 (Reece Period 13). Cf RIC 5 (Tetricus I), possibly 97. The reverse may be [NOBILITAS] AVGG.
The diameter is 20mm and the weight 1.94g. The figure on the reverse may be Hilaritas and the legend finishes with ]AVGG. There is a hole in the flan, and it is mis-shapen.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 271
Date to: Circa AD 273
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.94 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 2nd June 2014
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tetricus I
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: radiate bust facing right
Reverse inscription: ]AVGG[
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.