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COIN
Unique ID: BH-534391
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silvered copper-alloy radiate of Tacitus (AD 275-276); TEMPORVM FELICITAS reverse; Gallic mint. Ref.: RIC Vol. V (part I), p. 332, no. 65/Normanby p. 190, no. 1291.
Dimensions: 20.8mm diameter, 2mm thick. Weight: 3.7g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 275
Date to: Exactly AD 276
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 3.7 g
Diameter: 20.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd October 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/171 - 8
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tacitus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP C L T]ACIT[V]S [AVG]
Reverse description: Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: [TEMP]OR[VM FE]LICITAS
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: (delta) A // -
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Wycombe (District)
To be known as: Princes Risborough
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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