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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-857A06
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A copper-alloy radiate of c. AD 260 - 275 (Reece Period 13). Illegible reverse. This coin has been pierced from the reverse leaving a semi circular hole avoiding the emperor's face.
Evidence of reuse: Pierced avoiding face
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Boxford
Subsequent action after recording: In a private collection, recorded for academic use
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 275
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 16.7 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: MD63
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: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: illegible
Reverse inscription: [...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Boxford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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