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Unique ID: WAW-8341B7
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman coin: A copper-alloy radiate of probably Tetricus I dating to the period AD 271 to 274 (Reece Period 13). Unidenifiable reverse type depicting a standing figure. Unknown mint.
The coin is incomplete but it appears to have been cut rather than broken.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 271
Date to: Exactly AD 274
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.6 g
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 5th October 2016 - Wednesday 7th December 2016
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tetricus I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Bust facing right, wearing a radiate crown and is bearded.
Obverse inscription: [ ]ETRICVS [ ]
Reverse description: Standing figure, but the details are not clear.
Reverse inscription: Illegible due to wear.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TM3397
Four figure Latitude: 52.52102685
Four figure longitude: 1.43301187
1:25K map: TM3397
1:10K map: TM39NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.