BH-99D707: Roman coin: Radiate of Aurelian

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-99D707

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Radiate of Aurelian; ORIENS AVG reverse type; AD 270-275. Measures 20.61mm in diameter, 1.82mm thick and weighs 3.2g.

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: AD 270
Date to: AD 275

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.82 mm
Weight: 3.2 g
Diameter: 20.61 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 10th October 2006

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 06/111 - 18

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: Aurelian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: AVRELIANVS A[VG]
Reverse description: Sol standing left, right hand raised, globe in left hand, treading on captive.
Reverse inscription: ORIE[NS AVG]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: North Hertfordshire

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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