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COIN
Unique ID: HESH-BE085B
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn copper alloy coin of an unknown emperor (possibly Tetricus), reverse type probably Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch or torch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand
Reece Period: 13
Obverse description: Bust of a male figure, radiate, right
Obverse inscription: -
Reverse description:probably Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch or torch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand
Reverse inscription: -
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Weight: 1.9g
Diameter: 18.1mm
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
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service; Object Entry Form: E. 00991
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Male head radiate, right
Reverse description: Pax - probably - draped, standing left, holding olive-branch or torch in right hand and vertical sceptre p in left,
Reverse inscription: [PAX AVG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Worfield
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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