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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-C93A30
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy radiate probably of Tetricus II (272-274), unclear reverse and mint, AD 272-274. The coin is encrusted with sandy material.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 272
Date to: Circa AD 274
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Weight: 2.59 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 5th March 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC reciept 20733
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 II
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: unclear
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Ilchester
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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