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COIN
Unique ID: BH-18B973
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy radiate, probably of Tetricus I, dating to the period AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). Gallic mint.
Dimensions: diameter: 17.5mm; thickness: 1.6mm. Weight: 1.85g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 271
Date to: Exactly AD 274
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.85 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th August 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 13/59 - 59
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tetricus I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Figure standing left, (holding transverse sceptre).
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
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: Ashwell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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