BH-2E0BBE: Roman coin: radiate of Tetricus I

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-2E0BBE

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus I, dating to the period AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). PAX AVG reverse depicting Pax standing left, holding branch in right hand, vertical sceptre in left. Gallic mint I. Cunetio p. 152, no. 2603 or 2607.

Diameter: 19.5mm; thickness: 1.5mm. Weight: 2g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 271
Date to: Exactly AD 274

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th January 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/39 - 3

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]
Mint or issue place: Mint I, Gaul (Uncertain, France or Germany)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP (C) TETR]ICVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left, holding [branch] in right hand, vertical sceptre in left.
Reverse inscription: P[AX AV]G
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Kelshall

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Updated: 8 years ago

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