SWYOR-6E4F8B: Roman coin; barbarous radiate hybrid copying Tetricus I and II

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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-6E4F8B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman coin: probably a contemprary copy (a barbarous radiate) hybrid copying an obverse of Tetricus I, and a reverse of Tetricus II, dating from AD 275 - 285 (Reece Period 14). The reverse depicts sacrificial implements. The mint is unknown.

Reference: Normanby, page 197, numbers 1519 - 1520.

The coin is 15.2mm in diameter and 2.4mm thick. It weighs 2.4gm.

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 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.4 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 15.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 7th January 2014 - Monday 7th April 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS Form number 000586

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]
Obverse description: A draped and cuirassed, radiate bust of the emperor, facing right.
Obverse inscription: (.....)ETRI(.....)
Reverse description: Sacrificial implements (sprinkler, simpulum, jug and lituus).
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wakefield (Metropolitan District)
District: Wakefield (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: North Elmsall (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE4816
Four figure Latitude: 53.63832398
Four figure longitude: -1.27549822
1:25K map: SE4816
1:10K map: SE41NE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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