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Unique ID: SF-59BA39
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An incomplete copper alloy radiate struck for Tacitus, dating to c. AD 275-276. Reece period 14, mint of Lugdunum. Reverse; TEMPORVM FELICITAS, Felicitas standing left holding long caduceus and cornucopia. Delta in left field, 'A' in right field. RIC vol. V, part 1, p. 332, no. 65.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 276
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.99 mm
Weight: 3.14 g
Diameter: 24.69 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tacitus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP C L TACITVS AVG
Reverse description: Felicitas standing left holding long caduceus and cornucopia
Reverse inscription: TEMPORVM FELICITA[S]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
RIC Identifier: RIC V Tacitus 65
Reverse mint mark: Δ A//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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