BH-1B6881: Roman coin: Late 3rd century Radiate (probably)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-1B6881

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete and heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman coin - probably a late 3rd century Radiate. Measures 15.7mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.48g.

Class: Radiate (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 260
Date to: Circa AD 275

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.48 g
Diameter: 15.7 mm

Discovery dates

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

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 07/118 - 11

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Unclear.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: Figure standing left.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

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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.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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