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Unique ID: PAS-5618BB
Object type certainty: Certain
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A contemporary copyRoman copper-alloy 'barbarous'radiate copying an uncertain 3rd-century ruler dating to the period c. AD 275 to 285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type probably depicting a standing figure. Mint uncertain.
This coin measures 13.6mm in diameter and weighs 1.11g
Subsequent action after recording: Finder applying for an export licence
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285
Quantity: 1
Length: 13.6 mm
Width: 11.8 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 1.11 g
Diameter: 13.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 4th April 2014 - Friday 4th April 2014
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Other reference: Weekend Wanderers USA Tour March-April 2014
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Standing figure (possibly)
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU4288
Four figure Latitude: 51.58929397
Four figure longitude: -1.39514884
1:25K map: SU4288
1:10K map: SU48NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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