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COIN
Unique ID: BH-F4C764
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A heavily worn copper-alloy radiate of an unclear emperor (possibly Victorinus or Tetricus I), dating to c. AD 260-75 (Reece Period 13), unclear standing figure. Mint unclear. Measures 16.8mm diameter, by 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.29g.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 286
Date to: AD 293
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.29 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 06/50 - 12
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 and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [ ... ]
Reverse description: Standing figure
Reverse inscription: [ ... ]
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.
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