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COIN

Unique ID: GLO-BAC283

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy nummus Date: 3rd century-early 4th century Diameter 17mm, weight 1.39g Obverse: bust facing right, most of which is obscured by corrosion Obverse inscription: none remains Reverse: Sol standing facing left with one arm raised Reverse inscription: […]N[…] Condition: poor

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 200
Date to: Ante AD 400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 1.39 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st September 2007 - Saturday 1st December 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 1947

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: bust facing right, most of which is obscured by corrosion
Obverse inscription: inscription: none remains
Reverse description: Sol standing facing left with one arm raised
Reverse inscription: […]N[…]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Cotswold (District)
To be known as: Coberley

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: GLO
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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