WMID-30B608: Roman coin: barbarous radiate of a 3rd century emperor, possibly Tetricus I or II (obverse and reverse).

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Unique ID: WMID-30B608

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An incomplete barbarous radiate, dating to the 3rd century, and possibly of the emperors Tetricus I or II (AD 270-3) (diameter: 12mm; thickness: 1mm; weight: 0.58g). The coin is in a slightly worn but fair condition.

Notes:

The antoniniani of the late 3rd century, particularly those of the emperors Claudius Gothicus, Tetricus I and tetricus II, were frequently imitated in Gaul and Britain. Some of these copies are almost as good as the originals,but most are very crude productions with badly blundered legends and almost unrecognizable types. They are very often found in this country (Sear, page 268).

Sear, D, R, 'Roman Coins and their values', 1981, pages 265-6 & 268.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 270
Date to: Ante AD 273

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.58 g
Diameter: 12 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 27th July 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material:
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: Radiatting and bearded bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: [ ]T[ ]CVS[ ]

Reverse description: Pax (probably) holding an unidentifiable object to the left, but holding an olive branch to the right.
Reverse inscription: [ ]AVG

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Bromsgrove (District)
To be known as: Alvechurch

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland

References cited

Author Publication Year Title Publication Place Publisher Pages Reference
Sear, D.R. 1988 Roman Coins and their Values Seaby pages 265-6 & 268

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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