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COIN
Unique ID: BH-96545A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn and corroded copper-alloy radiate or nummus, dating to the period AD c.260 - 402.
Diameter:15mm; thickness:.1.4mm. Weight: 0.87g.
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: Exactly AD 402
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 0.87 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th December 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 15/182 - 42
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain (AD 260 - 402)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust right.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
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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