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Unique ID: BH-014345

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A slightly worn and corroded copper-alloy radiate of Quintillus, AD 270; PAX AVG reverse, minted at Milan; RIC no. 62. Measures 16.9mm in diameter, 1.6mm thick and weighs 2.43g.

Class: Radiate

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Exactly AD 270

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.43 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Quantity: 1

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th April 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr Julian Watters - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Mike Harrington - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Mr Julian Watters - [ view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 11/79 - 3

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus) [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Quintillus [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275] [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Milan (Mediolanum) [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Obverse description: Radiate, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP QVINT]ILLVS AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left, holding branch and transverse sceptre.
Reverse inscription: [PAX AVG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Reverse mintmark: - //(P)
Status: Regular

Coin references

  • RIC : V, part I; p. 245

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Spatial metadata

Region: East
County: Hertfordshire
District: North Hertfordshire
To be known as: Kelshall

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
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Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land[scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined[scope notes]

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Created: Tuesday 3rd May 2011
Updated: Friday 6th May 2011

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