BERK-2CC2D1: Roman barbarous radiate c. AD 275-285

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-2CC2D1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman barbarous radiate dating to c. AD 275-285, possibly a copy of a Tetricus II (AD 272 - AD 274). Unclear mint prototype. Cf. Normanby no. 1977. The coin is stamped on a flawed blank and has a smooth dark green patina.

Obverse: unclear radiate bust right.

Reverse: possible sacrificial implements type with jug.

Dimensions – diameter = 11.12mm, thickness = 1.1mm, weight = 0.6gm.

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: 1.1 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 11.2 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Tetricus II
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Unclear radiate bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Possible sacrificial implements type with jug.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: New Forest (District)
Parish or ward: Copythorne (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU3018
Four figure Latitude: 50.96064914
Four figure longitude: -1.57421014
1:25K map: SU3018
1:10K map: SU31NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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