OXON-D54C09: Roman coin: contemporary copy of Claudius II (Obverse and reverse).

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COIN

Unique ID: OXON-D54C09

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman coin: A copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman radiate copying IMP CLAVDIVS AVG, dating to the period AD 270-285 (Reece period 14). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting eagle standing right, head left.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 270
Date to: Exactly AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.53 g
Diameter: 14.23 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 11th February 2021 - Tuesday 7th December 2021

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Object Entry Form: 2644

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
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Bust facing right, wearing a radiate crown and cuirassed.
Obverse inscription: IMP [ ]S AVG
Reverse description: Eagle facing left with wings spread.
Reverse inscription: [ ] A X [ ]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Contemporary copy

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Tisbury (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST9428
Four figure Latitude: 51.05131395
Four figure longitude: -2.08697506
1:25K map: ST9428
1:10K map: ST92NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: OXON
Created: 2 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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