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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-1CCB4B

Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman radiate coin of a third century ruler, probably Tetricus, dating from AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). Reverse type illegible, depicting a standing male figure facing right, resting left hand on shield below and right hand holding spear or similar attribute. Mint unknown.

The coin is very corroded to both sides and very little definition is visible.The coin has a diameter of 17.78mm,is1.18mm thick and weighs 1.7gms.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.18 mm
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 17.78 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 4th August 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PastfindersI

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: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate and possibly draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [..]CVS[...]
Reverse description: Standing male figure facing right, resting left hand on shield below and holding spear or similar attribute in right.
Reverse inscription: illegible
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Near Lewes

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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