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COIN
Unique ID: BH-B7A7B2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate (probably), dating to the period AD c. 275-c. 285 (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse.
Dimensions: 16.8mm diameter, 1.6mm thick. Weight: 1.94g.
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: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.94 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st February 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 13/8 - 47
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: Probably
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate head right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: ...]A[...
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
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: Offley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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