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Unique ID: BUC-9DC222
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II, dating to the period AD 268 - 270 (Reece period 13). AEQVITAS AVG reverse depicting Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. As RIC 15 (Siscia).
Current location of find: retained by finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 268
Date to: Exactly AD 270
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 19.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 13th August 2008
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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: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate head right
Obverse inscription: IMP CLAVDIVS AV[G]
Reverse description: Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: [AE]QVITAS AVG
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.