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COIN
Unique ID: BH-B52229
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate, with obverse image of Claudius II, dating to the period AD c. 275 - c. 285 (Reece period 14).
Diameter (suboval flan): 12.6mm; thickness: 0.8mm; weight: 0.43g.
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: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.43 g
Diameter: 12.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 24th September 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 14/21 - 14
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 (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate (head/bust) right.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: Sol standing right, left hand raised, whip in right hand.
Reverse inscription: No lettering on flan.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Ashwell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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