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Unique ID: BH-F52294
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy radiate of uncertain emperor (probably Gallic empire), dating to the period AD c. 260 - c. 275 (Reece period 13). Uncertain reverse.
Diameter: 16.9mm; thickness: 0.9mm; weight: 0.92g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 275
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 0.92 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st December 2013
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Other reference: Ver 14/24 - 44
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Figure standing left.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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