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Unique ID: SOM-C40FD7
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy radiate of Tetricus I (271-274), HILARITAS AVGG (Hilaritas with branch and cornucopia), Mint II, AD 271-274, Cunetio no.2648.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 271
Date to: Circa AD 274
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.33 g
Diameter: 20.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 23rd February 2011
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Other reference: SCC 020620
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tetricus I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mint II, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [I]MP TETRICVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Hilaritas standing facing left holding upright branch in right hand and cornucopia in left
Reverse inscription: HILARITAS AVGG
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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