ESS-CB2D5B: A copper alloy coin, probably a Roman radiate dating AD250-300.

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-CB2D5B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy coin, probably a Roman radiate dating AD250-300. The coin is very worn, but faint traces of a bust are visible on one side. There appears to be a radiate crown on the bust, though that may be as a result of wear.

Dimensions: diameter: 21.05 mm; weight: 2.51g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 250
Date to: Circa AD 300

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.51 g
Diameter: 21.05 mm

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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 Ruler 260-296
Obverse description: Possible radiate bust, facing right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Illegible.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Chelmsford (District)
Parish or ward: Sandon (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL7603
Four figure Latitude: 51.69814845
Four figure longitude: 0.54533525
1:25K map: TL7603
1:10K map: TL70SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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