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Unique ID: IOW-35BEF3
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete and corroded Roman copper-alloy radiate or nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to the period c. AD 260-402. Uncertain mint.
Obverse: [ ]; Unclear
Reverse: [ ]; Unclear
Length: 18.8mm; width: 18.6mm. Weight: 2.97g.
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 402
Quantity: 1
Length: 18.8 mm
Width: 18.6 mm
Weight: 2.97 g
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 17th May 2016 - Tuesday 17th May 2016
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Other reference: IOW2016-8-22
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain (AD 260 - 402)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Unclear
Obverse inscription: [ ]
Reverse description: Unclear
Reverse inscription: [ ]
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.