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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-1B2AB7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A very worn and corroded 3rd-century copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus, probably 'SPES PUBLICA', uncertain mint (271-274 AD; Reece issue period 13; cf. Normanby 1465). This coin has suffered some losses and a crack at its circumference.
Notes:
As this coin has been examined in person by the PAS Finds Adviser no image has been made of it.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 271
Date to: Exactly AD 274
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 16.85 mm
Width: 15.6 mm
Thickness: 1.35 mm
Weight: 1.16 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: E2844
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: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Bust radiate facing right
Obverse inscription: ...ET?...
Reverse description: Spes walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand
Reverse inscription: Illegible [(probably) SPES PVBLICA]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- Normanby : 1465 (p. 195)
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Soberton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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