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A copper-alloy radiate of Quintillus, AD 270; CONC EXER reverse, minted at Milan; RIC no. 45.
The coin is slightly worn and encrusted. It measures 18.9mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.85g.
Class: Radiate
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 270
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.85 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 20th November 2010
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Other reference: Ver 10/150 - 11
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Fragment
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Quintillus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mediolanum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP QV]INTIL[L]VS AVG
Reverse description: Concordia standing left, holding ensign and cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: [CON]C EX(ER)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: - // T
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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