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Unique ID: WAW-A90315
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman coin: A copper-alloy radiate of uncertain emperor propably dating to the period AD 260 to 275 (Reece Period 13). Reverse is a standing figure, but the detail is not clear. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 275
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 18.64 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013 - Tuesday 31st December 2013
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Bust facing right, radiate crown, and cuirassed.
Obverse inscription: Illegible due to corrosion.
Reverse description: Standing figure, head turned left, holding a possible globe in their left hand, otherwise the details are not clear.
Reverse inscription: Illegible due to corrosion.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SP3869
Four figure Latitude: 52.31779538
Four figure longitude: -1.44395235
1:25K map: SP3869
1:10K map: SP36NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.