ESS-199314: ESS-199314 Roman coin: radiate or nummus of uncertain emperor

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-199314

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy coin: Radiate or Nummus of uncertain 3rd to 4th century emperor. Mint unknown. Die axis 2 o'clock. Diameter 16.71mm, thickness 2.12mm, weight 1.76 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 260
Date to: AD 400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.12 mm
Weight: 1.76 g
Diameter: 16.71 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st January 2007

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain (AD 260 - 402)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Right facing bust
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Standing figure
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: Illegible

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Babergh (District)
To be known as: Polstead CP

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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