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COIN
Unique ID: BERK-669D53
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A small copper alloy Roman radiate (AD 260-296), cut down to a small 'minim' and probably dating to the late 4th or 5th century AD. The remnant of a radiate bust right can be seen on the obverse, the reverse design may have included a standing figure with shield. The coin is significantly thick for the diameter. The surface has eroded, leaving a mottled green patina and ferrous like areas.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 450
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 7.1 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Uncertain
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: The remnant of a radiate bust right can be seen on the obverse.
Obverse inscription: -
Reverse description: Reverse design may have included a standing figure with shield.
Reverse inscription: -
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Great Shefford (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU3875
Four figure Latitude: 51.47269405
Four figure longitude: -1.45428224
1:25K map: SU3875
1:10K map: SU37NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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