Record ID: SUSS-69EBE8 - ROMAN coin

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-69EBE8

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Roman radiate nummus, probably Posthumous coin of Claudius II

An extremely worn copper-alloy Roman radiate nummus, probably a posthumous issue of Claudius II (c. 268-70 AD). Minted after c. 270 AD. Although no part of the legends remain, parts of the decoration on the obverse suggests a radiate bust facing right, with a sharp nose, short cropped beard and hair. The reverse decoration is of a larger square altar, perhaps the CONSECRATIO reverse type struck after Claudius II's death. Cf. Reece and James1986, Identifying Roman Coins, pp 24-25, No. 55.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 0.72 g
Diameter: 13.33 mm
Quantity: 1

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: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Claudius II [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right, with sharp nose, cropped hair and close-cropped beard.
Obverse inscription: missing
Reverse description: Large square altar.
Reverse inscription: missing
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: West Sussex
District: Arun
Parish: Findon

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TQ1109
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source:
Grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 2nd November 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr Toby Bowman - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Miss Stephanie Smith - [view all attributed records]

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