ESS-485956: ESS-485956 Roman coin radiate or nummus of uncertain emperor

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-485956

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman coin: Radiate or nummus of uncertain emperor, daring 260-402AD. Diameter 14.68mm, weight 1.44 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 260
Date to: AD 402

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.44 g
Diameter: 14.68 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 8th October 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder ref: IMC.1.7.191

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain (AD 260 - 402)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust, right
Reverse description: standing figure
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Colchester (District)
To be known as: Bures Area

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: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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