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A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period c.AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). VICTORIA AVG reverse type depicting Victory advancing right holding wreath and palm. Mint of Milan. As Normanby no. 1008.
Diameter: 17.96 mm
Weight: 2.04 g
Thickness: 1.55 mm
Die axis: 6
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 268
Date to: Circa AD 270
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.53 mm
Weight: 2.04 g
Diameter: 17.96 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Claudius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mediolanum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CLAVDIVS P[F] A[VG]
Reverse description: Victory running right, palm held in left hand against shoulder. Wreath held in raised right hand.
Reverse inscription: VICTO[RIA AVG]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 171
Reverse mint mark: -//S
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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