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COIN
Unique ID: BH-89FB00
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy radiate of uncertain emperor, dating to the period AD c. 260-c. 275 (Reece period 13).
Diameter: 16.9mm; thickness: 1.3mm. Weight: 1.2g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 275
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th October 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 15/72 - 60
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (uncertain emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate (head/bust) right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Hormead
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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