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COIN
Unique ID: BH-BF5811
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper-alloy barbarous* radiate or nummus, dating to the period AD c. 275-402.
Dimensions: 15.9mm diameter, 1.5mm thick. Weight: 1.67g.
Notes:
*Indicated by presence of casting sprue.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Exactly AD 402
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.67 g
Diameter: 15.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 12/40 - 4
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: Uncertain (AD 260 - 402)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust right.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Clothall
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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