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Unique ID: SOM-824BDE
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A copper alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II dating to the period AD 268 - 270 (Reece period 13). GENIVS EXERCI reverse type depicting Genius standing left wearing a radiate crown, holding cornucopiae in left hand and patera in right hand. Mint of Rome. Cf. Cunetio, p. 134, no. 1986.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 268
Date to: Exactly AD 270
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.68 g
Diameter: 17.82 mm
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Other reference: SCC no. 017244
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: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate head facing right.
Obverse inscription: [...] CLAVDIVS A[VG]
Reverse description: Standing figure facing left wearing a radiate crown holding cornucopiae in left hand and patera in right hand.
Reverse inscription: [GENI]VS EXERCI
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: Z
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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