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Unique ID: BH-F9F8C3
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An incomplete copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II, dating to the period AD 268 - 270 (Reece period 13). PROVIDENT AVG (or variant) reverse depicting Providentia standing left, holding baton and cornucopiae.
Diameter: 19mm; thickness: 1mm. Weight: 1.14g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 268
Date to: Exactly AD 270
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.14 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 1985
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Other reference: Ver 14/121 - 3
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Claudius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate, draped bust right, seen from back.
Obverse inscription: IMP C (C)[LAVDIVS...
Reverse description: Providentia standing left, holding baton and cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: ...]AVG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: Not on remaining flan.
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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