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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-AD5661

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A very worn and corroded 3rd-century copper-alloy Roman radiate probably of Tetricus I, probably 'SPES PUBLICA', probably Gaul mint I (c. 271 - c. 274 AD; Reece issue period 13; cf. Normanby 1481). The strike to the flan is seemingly off centre.

Notes:

As this coin has been examined in person by the PAS Finds Advisor no image has been made of it.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 271
Date to: Circa AD 274

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16.65 mm
Width: 14.85 mm
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 1.15 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2008

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2563; 627

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: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mint I, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bearded bust radiate, draped and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Spes advancing lifting skirt with left hand, and holding flower
Reverse inscription: Illegible [(possibly) SPES PVBLICA]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
Parish or ward: Nether Wallop (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU2735
Four figure Latitude: 51.113661
Four figure longitude: -1.615664
1:25K map: SU2735
1:10K map: SU23NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
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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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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