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Unique ID: LIN-D82A75
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus II, dating to AD 272-274 (Reece Period 13). SPES AVGG reverse type depicting Spes advancing left, holding flower and holding up the hem of her skirt. Gallic mint I.
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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 271
Date to: Exactly AD 274
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.09 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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Other reference: Field 2: Roman coins
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tetricus II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mint I, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust right.
Obverse inscription: [... TETRICVS ...]
Reverse description: Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting up hem of skirt.
Reverse inscription: SPE[S AV]G[G]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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