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COIN
Unique ID: BH-6C1386
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A very worn copper-alloy radiate or nummus, AD c. 260-402.
Dimensions: 13.8mm diameter, 1.3mm thick. Weight: 0.92g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Exactly AD 402
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 0.92 g
Diameter: 13.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 11th March 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 12/35 - 16
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain (AD 260 - 402)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
To be known as: Woodford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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