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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-133C13
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy radiate of Tetricus I (271-274), probably SPES PVBLICA reverse type (Spes advancing left holding branch in right hand and raising skirt with left), Mint I, AD 271-274, probably Cunetio No 2581.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 271
Date to: Circa AD 274
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th November 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 20887
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]
Mint or issue place: Mint I, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [... T]ETRICVS [P F AVG]
Reverse description: Spes advancing left holding branch in right hand and raising skirt with left
Reverse inscription: [SPES P]VBLICA
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- Cunetio : 2581
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Devon (County)
District: Mid Devon (District)
To be known as: Halberton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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