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Unique ID: SF-26DFBA
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy Roman contemporary copy of a ('barbarous') radiate of uncertain emperor, dating to the period AD 275-85 (Reece period 14). Copying uncertain reverse type and mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.65 mm
Weight: 1.47 g
Diameter: 14.71 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2016
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Crude radiate bust right. No legend
Reverse description: Unclear standing figure. No legend.
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.