BH-216473: Roman coin: Late 3rd century Radiate

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-216473

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn copper-alloy Radiate of late 3rd century AD date. Measures 16.8mm diameter by 2mm thick and weighs 2.51g.

Class: Radiate

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 296

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 2.51 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 10th October 2005

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 05/195 - 71

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: .....VS P F [AVG]
Reverse description: Standing figure.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.

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: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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