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Unique ID: HAMP-EB3CA6
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus I dating to AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). Probably a V[I]C[TORIA A]V[G] reverse type depicting Victory left holding wreath and palm. Mint 1 / Trier, Issue II.
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Recorded from details emailed by the finder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 271
Date to: Circa AD 274
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.45 g
Diameter: 15.22 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 27th April 2018
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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 right.
Obverse inscription: IMP [...]ESV TETRICVS[...]
Reverse description: Victory left holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: (V)[...]C[...]V[...]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: - // -
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU3046
Four figure Latitude: 51.21242103
Four figure longitude: -1.57189374
1:25K map: SU3046
1:10K map: SU34NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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