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COIN
Unique ID: BH-74EE96
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II, probably barbarous, dating to the period AD c. 275-c. 285 (Reece period 14). CONSECRATIO reverse depicting a flaming altar.
Dimensions: diameter: 17.7mm; thickness: 1.5mm. Weight: 1.94g.
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
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.94 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 13/60 - 34
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: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [DIVO CLAVDIO]
Reverse description: Altar (aflame).
Reverse inscription: [CONSECRATIO]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Probably
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: Ashwell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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