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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-DCA312
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy radiate of Claudius II Gothicus dating to the period AD 268 to 270 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint. The coin was found fused to SOM-DCE294 and this appears to have damaged the reverse. They were found in proximity to 2017 T555 but are not unamiguously associated.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 268
Date to: Circa AD 270
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.77 g
Diameter: 21.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 12th June 2017 - Monday 12th June 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 17360
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Claudius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Raiate and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP C CLAVDIVS [...]
Reverse description: Unclear
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Barrington CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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