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COIN
Unique ID: BH-E9EA07
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate of AD c. 275-c. 285.
The coin has an irregular, poorly formed flan. It measures 11.3mm in diameter, 1.6mm thick and weighs 1g.
Class: Barbarous radiate
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 11.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th March 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 10/38 - 125
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate head right.
Obverse inscription: Illiterate lettering.
Reverse description: Figure advancing left, holding (sceptre).
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
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