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COIN
Unique ID: BERK-0B42E5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy radiate of Claudius II, a commemorative issue struck after his death in AD 270. RIC 266.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 270
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 15.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2014.101
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]
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: DIVO CLAVDIO
Reverse description: Eagle, head right
Reverse inscription: CONSECRATIO
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Welford (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU4074
Four figure Latitude: 51.46356553
Four figure longitude: -1.42560141
1:25K map: SU4074
1:10K map: SU47SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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