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COIN

Unique ID: SF-C609A9

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, copying a coin of an uncertain ruler, dating to AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). Reverse type unclear depicting a standing figure holding probably a vertical sceptre.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.41 mm
Weight: 2.45 g
Diameter: 15.96 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 2nd March 2016

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder's reference: Steeple Bumpstead, Field A, no. 91.

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 (Barbarous)
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate head right.
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Standing figure right, holding probably a vertical sceptre.
Reverse inscription: [...]VG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Braintree (District)
To be known as: Steeple Bumpstead

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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