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Unique ID: BH-C00BA3
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy posthumus radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270); CONSECRATIO (eagle) reverse, minted at Rome. Ref: Cunetio p. 141, no. 2314/RIC Vol. V (part I), p. 234, no. 266.
Dimensions: 21.7mm diameter, 1.2mm thick. Weight: 2.28g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 270
Date to: Exactly AD 271
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 2.28 g
Diameter: 21.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th November 2012
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Other reference: Ver 11/201 - 27
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: Certain
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate head right.
Obverse inscription: DIVO CLAVDIO
Reverse description: Eagle standing, head right.
Reverse inscription: CONS[ECRA]TIO
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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