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Unique ID: BERK-A9A873
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II dating to the period AD 268 to 270. FORTVNAE RED reverse depicting Fortuna with rudder and cornucopiae. Reece 13. Milan mint. Cunetio p. 139, no. 2267.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 268
Date to: Circa AD 270
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.36 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 18.36 mm
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Other reference: 2011.110
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: Mediolanum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CLAUDIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Fortune standing left
Reverse inscription: FORTVNAE RED[VX]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: //S
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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