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Unique ID: SF-21A15C
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy contemporary copy of a radiate ('barbarous radiate'), copying a coin of unclear ruler, dating to the period AD 275-85 (Reece period 14). Reverse depicts sacrifical implements.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 275
Date to: Exactly AD 285
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.54 mm
Weight: 0.86 g
Diameter: 7.83 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st April 2015
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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: Unclear bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: ?Sacrificial implements
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.