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Unique ID: IOW-0BA4F5
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Roman copper-alloy radiate, probably uncertain radiate ruler (c. AD 260-275). Reece period 13.
Obverse: [ ]; Unclear radiate bust right
Reverse: [ ]; Unclear figure standing left
Diameter: 14.8mm. Weight: 1.38g. DA=12:6.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 275
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.38 g
Diameter: 14.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 24th January 2015 - Saturday 24th January 2015
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Other reference: IOW2015-2-114
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Unclear radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ]
Reverse description: Unclear figure standing left
Reverse inscription: [ ]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.