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Unique ID: BM-4ACE97
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). [AEQVI]TAS AVG reverse type depictign Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. As Normanby no. 856.
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: 2.58 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st October 2017
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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: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse description: Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: [AEQVI]TAS AVG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: - ς//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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