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COIN
Unique ID: BH-864EEB
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate of uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD c.275 - c.285 (Reece period 14).
Dimensions: 15.6mm diameter, 2mm thick. Weight: 1.84g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 1.84 g
Diameter: 15.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 15/182 - 4
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 (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate (head/bust) right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Figure standing left, holding sceptre and [...].
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Ashwell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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