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COIN
Unique ID: BH-BB4BC2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A very worn and corroded copper-alloy radiate or nummus (probably), minted AD c. 260-402.
Dimensions: 13.6mm in diameter, 1.8mm thick. Weight: 0.99g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Exactly AD 402
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 0.99 g
Diameter: 13.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 8th September 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/184 - 21
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain (AD 260 - 402)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Unclear.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
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: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 0.01 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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