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COIN
Unique ID: IOW-E5F2C8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A complete copper alloy radiate of Diocletian, AD 294-305 (Reece Period 15). CONCORDIA MILITVM, emperor standing right, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter who stands left and holds sceptre. Mint unclear. Treasure case 2007 T225 (not Treasure).
Notes:
This coin was struck in the central or eastern empire, this type being used at Siscia (Croatia), Heraclea (Turkey, near Istanbul) and Antioch (Turkey; ancient Syria). These coins are scarce as site-finds in Britain.
Find of note status
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2007T225
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 294
Date to: Circa AD 305
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.81 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th April 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2007 T225-21
Treasure case number: 2007T225
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Diocletian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: …C DIOCLETIANVS P…
Reverse description: Emperor standing r., receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter who stands left and holds sceptre
Reverse inscription: (CONCORDIA MILITUM)
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: ?//[ ]
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: West Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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