DOR-A88998: Roman Coin: Radiate of Tacitus

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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-A88998

Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman radiate of Tacitus dating to the period AD 275 - 276 (Reece period 14). FIDES MILITVM reverse type depicting Fides standing left holding two standards. Uncertain mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.42 g
Diameter: 22.55 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: GCD1, C35

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: Tacitus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP C MCL TACITVS AVG

Reverse description: Fides standing left holding two standards
Reverse inscription: FIDES MILITVM

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: [...]S
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: East Dorset (District)
To be known as: Gussage St. Michael

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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

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