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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-B321A8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate (AD 275-85) of Claudius II deified, measuring c.12x15mm. The coin has a die axis of 6 (probably) and is very worn.
Obverse: Radiate bust right
]C[
Reverse: Trace of altar
[CONSECRATIO]
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 12 mm
Width: 15 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 14th March 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: WHM E1339
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Radiate (Barbarous)
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: ]C[
Reverse description: Trace of altar
Reverse inscription: [CONSECRATIO]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Marden
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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