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COIN
Unique ID: BH-BAC158
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper-alloy barbarous radiate, probably of Tetricus II, minted AD c. 275-c. 285; probably PIETAS AVGG/AVGVSTOR reverse.
Dimensions: 17.5mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick. Weight: 1.3g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 8th September 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/184 - 34
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Unclear.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: (Sacrificial implements)
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Stanstead Abbotts
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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