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COIN
Unique ID: BH-057257
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
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 276
Date to: AD 282
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.42 g
Diameter: 20.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th November 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 07/117 - 4
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Probus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Cuirassed bust left, wearing radiate helmet and holding spear and shield.
Obverse inscription: [IMP PROBVS AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor on horseback, riding left, raising right hand and holding something in left.
Reverse inscription: [ADVENTVS (PROBI) AVG]
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
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: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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