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Unique ID: IOW-616ADD
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published
An incomplete and corroded Roman copper-alloy radiate or nummus dating to the period c. AD 260-402, probably a contemporary copy.
Obverse: [ ]; Unclear bust right.
Reverse: [ ]; Probably an unclear standing figure.
Diameter: 13.3mm. Weight: 1.19g.
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 206
Date to: Circa AD 402
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.19 g
Diameter: 13.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 28th August 2017 - Monday 28th August 2017
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Other reference: IOW2017-4-46
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 bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ]
Reverse description: Probably an unclear standing figure
Reverse inscription: [ ]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Probably
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.