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Unique ID: SUSS-A00187
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper-alloy radiate of the deified Claudius II, dating c. 268-270 AD. Reece Period 13. Reverse; [VIRT AVG}, Standing figure right. The coin is preserved in reasonable condition althougth the reverse is worn The coin has an uneven green patina covering most of its surfaces. Cunetio, no. 2302.
Thickness: 1.65mm
Weight: 1.3g
Diameter: 16.1mm
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 269
Date to: Circa AD 270
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.65 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 28th August 2016 - Sunday 28th August 2016
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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: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate bust right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP CLAV] DIVS [AVG]
Reverse description: Standing figure left
Reverse inscription: [VIRTVS AVG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 109
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
4 Figure: SU7516
Four figure Latitude: 50.9385764
Four figure longitude: -0.93396046
1:25K map: SU7516
1:10K map: SU71NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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