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Unique ID: IOW-068657
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate, probably copying Tetricus I dating to the period c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse type depicting uncertain figure standing left (possibly Pax with branch and vertical sceptre)
Obverse: [...]; Radiate bust right
Reverse: [...]; Uncertain figure standing left (possibly Pax with branch and vertical sceptre)
Diameter: 13.0mm. Weight: 1.11g. DA=12:4-5.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.11 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 19th March 2016 - Saturday 19th March 2016
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Other reference: IOW2016-3-90
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Uncertain figure standing left (possibly Pax with branch and vertical sceptre)
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.