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COIN
Unique ID: ASHM-2DAAB4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tacitus (AD 275-276), dating to the period AD 275-276 (Reece period 14). SPES PVBLICA reverse type depicting Spes walking left holding flower and skirt. Mint of Lyon. RIC V.1, no. 61; Gloucester no. 602.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 276
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 3.6 g
Diameter: 22.8 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ASHMBD1174
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: 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 CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse description: Spes walking left holding flower and skirt
Reverse inscription: SPES PVBLICA
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
RIC Identifier: RIC V Tacitus 61
Reverse mint mark: -//CA
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : V.1 no. 61
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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