BH-BB5EA1: Roman coin: Late 3rd century (probably Barbarous) Radiate

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-BB5EA1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn copper-alloy (probably Barbarous) Radiate of late 3rd century AD date. Measures 15.5mm in diameter, 2mm thick and weighs 2.01g.

Class: Radiate
Sub class: Barbarous (probably)

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 275
Date to: Circa AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 2.01 g
Diameter: 15.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 10th September 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 07/79 - 12

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate head right.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: Figure standing left.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Maulden

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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