SUSS-979E17: Roman coin: radiate of uncertain emperor

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-979E17

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy radiate of uncertain emperor, with an unclear bust. The reverse is illegible. c. 260-75.

Notes:

The fabric suggests that this is a radiate.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 275

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.89 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 9th March 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Stamped
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Unclear bust.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Illegible
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: Illegible

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Chichester (District)
To be known as: Near Chichester

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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