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COIN
Unique ID: BH-BDB2C5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper-alloy radiate of AD c. 260-c. 275; probably VIRTVS AVG reverse.
Dimensions: 17.1mm diameter, 1.6mm thick. Weight: 1.5g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 275
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 17.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th September 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/155 - 10
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, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Soldier, helmeted, standing right, holding vertical spear in right hand, left hand leaning on shield
Reverse inscription: [VI](R)[T](VS) [AV]G
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
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: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 0.01 metre square.
References cited
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