LANCUM-DA0A99: Roman copper alloy coin, possibly barborous radiate

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COIN

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 actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 271
Date to: Circa AD 273

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.94 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 2nd June 2014

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

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

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Cotswold (District)
To be known as: Northleach

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

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Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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