NLM-B6B727: Roman coin: radiate of Tetricus I

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-B6B727

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Base silver coin. Radiate of Tacitus (275-276), Reece period 14, mint of Rome, RIC volume 5 part 1 no. 87. Lightly chipped.

Obverse description: Radiate bust right, bearded, bullnecked and possibly cuirassed, though now appears bare shouldered.

Obverse inscription: IMP CMCL TACITVS AVG

Reverse description: Fides wreathed standing left holding two standards.

Reverse inscription: FIDES MILITVM

In exergue: XXI[?S]

Diameter: 22.4mm, Weight: 2.41gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 275
Date to: Exactly AD 276

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.41 g
Diameter: 22.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 19th March 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM22452a

Materials and construction

Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tacitus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate bust right, bearded, bullnecked and possibly cuirassed, though now appears bare shouldered
Obverse inscription: IMP CMCL TACITVS AVG
Reverse description: Fides wreathed standing left holding two standards
Reverse inscription: FIDES MILITVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: XXI[?S]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Scawby (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9605
Four figure Latitude: 53.532893
Four figure longitude: -0.553093
1:25K map: SE9605
1:10K map: SE90NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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