BH-09ABA1: Roman coin: Late 3rd century Radiate

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-09ABA1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper-alloy Radiate of AD c.260-c.275. The coin is very worn and corroded. It measures 13.4mm in diameter, 1.1mm thick and weighs 0.54g.

Class: Radiate

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 0.54 g
Diameter: 13.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th August 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 08/86 - 126

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: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate head/bust right.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Odell

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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