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A Roman copper alloy radiate of Tetricus I dating to the period AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). PAX AVG reverse type, depicting Pax standing left with branch and sceptre. Gallic Mint I. Cf. Cunetio, p.152, no. 2603.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 271
Date to: Exactly AD 274
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.82 mm
Weight: 2.28 g
Diameter: 16.67 mm
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Other reference: SCH no.017249
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tetricus I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mint I, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [IMP] TETRICVS [PF AVG]
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre
Reverse inscription: [PAX] AVG
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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