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COIN
Unique ID: WAW-0A28E1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus I, 'SPES PVBLICA' Spes walking left holding skirt on the reverse, uncertain mint (271-274 Reece Issue Period 13)
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 271
Date to: Circa AD 274
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.21 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 19.24 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 4341
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
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: [...]TETRICVS AVG
Reverse description: Spes walking left holding skirt.
Reverse inscription: SPES P [VBLICA]
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Wychavon (District)
To be known as: Bredon Hill area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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