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COIN
Unique ID: DUR-B05FC5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete copper alloy radiate of Tetricus II dating to the period AD 273 to 274 (Reece period 13). Sacrificial implements reverse type. Gaul mint II. C.f. Cunetio p. 197 no. 1543/1544.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 273
Date to: Exactly AD 274
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 12.28 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th October 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: J.S.1211
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
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]
Mint or issue place: Mint II, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiated bust right.
Obverse inscription: C PIV [E]SV [TETRICVS CAES]
Reverse description: Sacrificial Implements.
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
District: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Hawthorn (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: NZ4246
Four figure Latitude: 54.807116
Four figure longitude: -1.348097
1:25K map: NZ4246
1:10K map: NZ44NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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