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Unique ID: BH-C6DB2B
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A copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II, dating to the period AD 268 - 270 (Reece period 13). GENIVS EXERCI reverse depicting genius standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Mint of Rome. Cunetio p. 134, no. 1987 = RIC V (I), p. 215, no. 48.
Diameter: 19.5mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 2.28g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 268
Date to: Exactly AD 270
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.28 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 24th September 2013
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Other reference: Ver 14/21 - 7
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Claudius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG]
Reverse description: Genius standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Reverse inscription: GENIVS [EXERCI]
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: - (zeta)// -
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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