BH-856434: Roman coin: Late 3rd century Radiate

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-856434

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Radiate of late 3rd century AD date. Measures 10.36mm in diameter, 2.83mm thick and weighs 1.45g.

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 275

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.83 mm
Weight: 1.45 g
Diameter: 10.36 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th February 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Bedford 2534 - 40c

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: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate head right.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: No remaining detail.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Odell

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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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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