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Unique ID: NARC-E5789B
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A complete copper-alloy Radiate of Aurelian dating to the period AD 270-274 (Reece period 13). CONCORDIA MILITVM reverse type depicting the Emperor and Concordia standing with clasped hands. Mint of Rome.
Diameter: 20.72mm, Thickness: 1.97mm, Weight: 3.3g
RIC Vol. V, Part I, cf. No 59 but bust right
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 270
Date to: Circa AD 274
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.97 mm
Weight: 3.3 g
Diameter: 20.72 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Aurelian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing left, Condordia standing right with clasped hands
Reverse inscription: CONCORDIA MILITVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: //P*
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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4 Figure: SP9266
Four figure Latitude: 52.28445016
Four figure longitude: -0.65274437
1:25K map: SP9266
1:10K map: SP96NW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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