BH-884F74: Roman coin: radiate of Claudius II

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-884F74

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II, dating to the period AD 268 - 270 (Reece period 13). VICTORIA AVG reverse depicting Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. RIC V (I), p. 219, no. 104.

Diameter: 18.5mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 2.2g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 268
Date to: Exactly AD 270

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st November 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 14/12 - 8

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: Claudius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP C C[LAVDIVS AVG]
Reverse description: Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIA AVG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: -
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Ashwell

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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