ANALYSIS OF BARBAROUS RADIATE COINS FROM COLCHESTER, ESSEX.
Author(s): M P Heyworth
A large group of barbarous radiate coins dating to the late third century AD found at the Angel Yard site were analysed, together with a comparative group of similar coins from the Culver Street site. Qualitative analysis using X-ray fluorescence showed a range of compositions for the coins, but the compositions did not seem to be related to numismatic groups and it is likely that the barbarous radiates were made from remelting any suitable metal that was available.
- Report Number:
- 5/1989
- Series:
- AML Reports (New Series)
- Pages:
- 10
- Keywords:
- Copper Alloy
