SF-3D4A24: Roman coin: Barbarous radiate copying a coin of Tetricus I

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-3D4A24

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A contemporary copy of a copper-alloy Roman radiate (Barbarous radiate), copying a coin of Tetricus II (AD 272-274), dating to AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). Copying [PI]ETAS AV[GV]STOR reverse type depicting sacrificial implements. Cf.Cunetio p. 164, no. 3036.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.19 mm
Weight: 1.94 g
Diameter: 17.93 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 17th June 2016

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: RLM 081
Other reference: Finds reference SS15 212

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: Radiate (Barbarous)
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [C P E TETRI]CVS C[AES]
Reverse description: Sacrificial implements
Reverse inscription: [PI]ETAS AV[GV]STOR
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Rendlesham

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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