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Unique ID: PUBLIC-062E9A
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). PAX [AVG] reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre. Probably mint of Rome. Cf. RIC V.1, p. 217, no. 80.
Current location of find: with finder
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
Length: 16 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.93 g
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 7th March 2017
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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 and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CLAVDI[...]
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre
Reverse inscription: PAX [AVG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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