WMID-7B4BC8: Roman coin: Radiate coin of uncertain coin

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-7B4BC8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy radiate of uncertain Emperor, but dating to the period AD 260 to AD 296. Standing figure reverse type. Mint uncertain.

Diameter: 17.3 mm
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.7 g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 296

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 17.3 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)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate crown, bust right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Possible standing figure
Reverse inscription: illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: unclear
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Lichfield (District)
Parish or ward: Harlaston (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK2109
Four figure Latitude: 52.67829741
Four figure longitude: -1.6908315
1:25K map: SK2109
1:10K map: SK20NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst out searching with a metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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