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Unique ID: BH-B9A855
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II; posthumous 'CONSECRATIO' (eagle) issue. This coin is probably a genuine issue as opposed to the more common barbarous imitation.
The coin has a sub-oval flan, is worn and corroded. It measures 19.7mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 2.3g.
Class: Radiate
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 270
Date to: Circa AD 271
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 19.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th February 2010
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Other reference: Ver 10/38 - 376
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Divus Claudius (Official)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate head right.
Obverse inscription: [DIVO CLAVDIO]
Reverse description: Eagle standing, head right.
Reverse inscription: [CONSEC]RATIO
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
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