SOM-D84D11: Roman Coin: Radiate of Tetricus I (Possibly)

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-D84D11

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy radiate of an uncertain emperor (possibly Postumus or Claudius II, but more likely Tetricus I), VICTORIA AVG, mint uncertain, 260-75.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 275

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.92 g
Diameter: 20.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 7th May 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Entry 021611

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 I
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Unclear radiate bust, right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Victory running left with wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIA AVG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Seavington St Michael

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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