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COIN
Unique ID: WAW-63CBE6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy struck / hammered radiate of Claudius II (268 - 270 AD), of CONSECRATIO (eagle) reverse type, mint uncertain but probably minted after his death (270 AD).
Diameter: 14.66mm
Thickness: 1.05mm
Weight: 0.9 grams.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 270
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.05 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 14.66 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 12th September 2010
Rally details.
This object was found at Fosse Way RABI rally 2010
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Claudius II
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Head facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Eagle facing.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: unclear
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Stratford-on-Avon (District)
To be known as: Fosse Way Rally
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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