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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-8C1522
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Uncertain standing figure reverse type. Mint uncertain.
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
Length: 13.8 mm
Width: 11.3 mm
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 0.85 g
Diameter: 13.8 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 21984
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: Unclear radiate bust
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Figure standing holding branch/standard in right hand
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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