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Radiate of Claudius II Gothicus dating to AD 268 - 270 (Reece period 13). VIRTVS AVG (Virtus advancing right holding transverse spear, trophy over shoulder) reverse. Mint of Milan.
Reference: Normanby No. 1020
Date: Roman
Diameter: 19.17 mm
Weight: 4.35 g
Die axis: 12
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 268
Date to: Circa AD 270
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.35 g
Diameter: 19.17 mm
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Other reference: SCMS 019023
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: Mediolanum
Obverse description: Bust, right, radiate, draped
Obverse inscription: I[MP CLA]VDIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Virtus advancing right holding transverse spear, trophy over shoulder.
Reverse inscription: [VIR]TVS AVG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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