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COIN
Unique ID: BH-4D0427
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270); FIDES MILIT reverse, mint of Mediolanum (Milan). Ref.: RIC Vol. V (part I), p. 223, no. 149/Cunetio p. 139, no. 2259.
Dimensions: 19.9mm diameter, 1.5mm thick. Weight: 2.5g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 268
Date to: Exactly AD 270
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 19.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 18th November 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 12/16 - 2
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
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, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Fides standing left, holding standard in each hand.
Reverse inscription: FIDES MILIT
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: - // S
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Therfield
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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