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Unique ID: SF-21C5B3
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II, dating to AD 268-270 (Reece Period 13). [MARS ]V[LT(OR) revese type depicting Mars advancing right, with trophy and transverse sceptre. Rome mint. Cf. Cunetio pp. 134-135, nos. 1989-1992.
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
Thickness: 2.27 mm
Weight: 1.25 g
Diameter: 15.29 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 17th June 2016
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SMR reference number: RLM 081
Other reference: Finds reference SS15 091
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Claudius II
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: [IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG]
Reverse description: Mars advancing right, with trophy and transverse sceptre
Reverse inscription: [MARS ]V[LT(OR)
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Regular
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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