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Unique ID: IOW-F8F878
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Roman copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II dating to the period AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). FELICITAS AVG reverse type depicting Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. Mintmark: - B // -
Obverse: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG; Radiate head right
Reverse: FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae
Diameter: 20.2mm. Weight: 2.91g. DA=12:12.
Cunetio p. 134, no. 1950
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: Exactly AD 268
Date to: Exactly AD 270
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.91 g
Diameter: 20.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 7th July 2014
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Other reference: IOW2014-3-98
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 head right
Obverse inscription: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse description: Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: FELICITAS AVG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: - B // -
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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