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Unique ID: SUR-9DDC65
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II dating to AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). Possibly an [AEQVI]TAS [AV]G reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. Cf. Normanby no. 855.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 268
Date to: Circa AD 270
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.61 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
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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: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate bust, right.
Obverse inscription: [...]AVDIVS AVG
Reverse description: Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia (?)
Reverse inscription: [...]T(AS)[...]G
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: - // -
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU5783
Four figure Latitude: 51.54302702
Four figure longitude: -1.17946233
1:25K map: SU5783
1:10K map: SU58SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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