DOR-4A7CA4: Roman coin: barbarous radiate copying a coin of Tetricus I

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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-4A7CA4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of Tetricus I (AD 270-273) dating to AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). Both legends are blundered. The reverse type is probably PAX AVG showing Pax standing left holding a vertical sceptre.
Date: Roman
Diameter: 16.96 mm
Thickness: 2.13 mm
Weight: 2.74 g
Die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.13 mm
Weight: 2.74 g
Diameter: 16.96 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 019705

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: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Bust facing right, radiate, bearded, draped
Obverse inscription: [---] TETRICVS PE [--] AC
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding vertical sceptre in left hand
Reverse inscription: [---]AVC
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
Parish or ward: Sherborne (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST6215
Four figure Latitude: 50.9331877
Four figure longitude: -2.54212647
1:25K map: ST6215
1:10K map: ST61NW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: About one year ago
Updated: About one year ago

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