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COIN
Unique ID: BH-776175
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate of AD c. 275-c. 285. The coin has been struck off-centre, creating a raised rim. Measures 17.4mm in diameter, 2.9mm thick and weighs 2.9g.
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: 2.9 mm
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 18th February 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/21 - 23
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/bust) right.
Obverse inscription: ...]VS P F A[VG]
Reverse description: Figure standing left, holding vertical sceptre, altar in left field.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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