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Unique ID: WILT-76DC74
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II dating to the period AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). Reverse legend missing but probably VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting Mars standing left, holding branch and spear, shield at feet. 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: 1.3 g
Diameter: 17.22 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 5171
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: Bust facing right, wearing a radiate crown.
Obverse inscription: [IMP C CLAV]DI[VS AVG]
Reverse description: Mars standing left, holding branch and spear, shield at feet
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU0918
Four figure Latitude: 50.96135572
Four figure longitude: -1.8732223
1:25K map: SU0918
1:10K map: SU01NE
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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