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Unique ID: YORYM-F43620
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II dating to the period AD 268 - 270 (Reece Period 13). MARS VLTOR reverse type depicting Mars advancing right, with trophy and transverse sceptre. Mint of Rome.
Cunetio, p.134, no.1988-1994.
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: 1.9 g
Diameter: 16 mm
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Other reference: YMT : E05443
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: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Mars advancing right with transverse sceptre and trophy over left shoulder
Reverse inscription: [MARS VL]TOR
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SE9827
Four figure Latitude: 53.73019869
Four figure longitude: -0.51600909
1:25K map: SE9827
1:10K map: SE92NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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