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Unique ID: WILT-12F1C8
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy radiate possibly of Claudius II dating to AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). PROVIDENT AVG depicting Providentia standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding baton and cornucopiae, globe at foot. Uncertain mint.
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
Weight: 2.06 g
Diameter: 18.33 mm
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Other reference: WHM E2016-112
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]
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG]
Reverse description: Possibly Providentia standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding baton and cornucopiae, globe at foot.
Reverse inscription: [PROVIDENT] AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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