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COIN
Unique ID: BH-99766E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy radiate (probably), dating to the period AD c. 260 - c. 275 (Reece period 13).
Diameter: 14.3mm; thickness: 1.2mm. Weight: 0.87g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 275
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 0.87 g
Diameter: 14.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st June 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 14/120 - 25
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: (Radiate) bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Figure standing left.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Wycombe (District)
To be known as: Ellesborough
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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