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Unique ID: BH-BFC527
Object type certainty: Certain
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A very worn and corroded copper-alloy nummus or barbarous radiate (probably), minted AD c. 275-402.
Dimensions: 11.2mm diameter, 1mm thick. Weight: 0.5g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Exactly AD 402
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 11.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 19th February 2012
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Other reference: Ver 12/43 - 2
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain (AD 260 - 402)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: (Bust left)
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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