BH-F3D098: Roman coin: radiate of Tetricus II

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Unique ID: BH-F3D098

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus II (AD 272-274) dating to the period AD 272-274 (Reece period 13). [PRI]NC [I]V[VENT] reverse depicting the prince standing left holding a branch and spear. Gallic mint I. As Normanby 1531.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.84 g
Diameter: 16.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 9th December 2015 - Wednesday 9th December 2015

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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: Mint I, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [C PIV ESV] TE[TRICS CAES]
Reverse description: Prince standing left holding a branch and spear
Reverse inscription: [PRI]NC [I]V[VENT]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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)
Parish or ward: Lilley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL1027
Four figure Latitude: 51.93065334
Four figure longitude: -0.40155844
1:25K map: TL1027
1:10K map: TL12NW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 3 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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