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COIN
Unique ID: DOR-456824
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A barbarous radiate, copying a Gallienus type. Illegible reverse.
Reference:
Date: AD 275 -285
Diameter: 17.53 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Die axis: 12
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
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 17.53 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st October 2009 - Thursday 31st December 2009
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCMS entry 020632
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)
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Head facing right, radiate
Obverse inscription: [---]NVS[---]
Reverse description: No detail surviving
Reverse inscription: illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Bradford Peverell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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