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Unique ID: SUSS-96581D
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete probable Roman barbarous radiate of Divus Claudius, dating to the period AD 275 to 285. (Reece period 14). Reverse type depicting altar with flames above, probably reading CONSECRATIO. Mint illegible.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.73 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 15.24 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th July 2011
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Divus Claudius (Barbarous Radiate)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate head right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Altar with flames above
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TQ0709
Four figure Latitude: 50.87060862
Four figure longitude: -0.48072672
1:25K map: TQ0709
1:10K map: TQ00NE
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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