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COIN
Unique ID: LANCUM-2A9EFB
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Late Roman copper alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to AD 268-270 (Reece Period 13). Mint of Rome. Uncertain reverse.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 268
Date to: Exactly AD 270
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.58 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st May 2015
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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: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate head right
Obverse inscription: IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse description: Uncertain figure standing
Reverse inscription: [...]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: Allerdale (District)
To be known as: Maryport
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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