BH-46EC58: Roman coin: Radiate of Claudius II or Quintillus (probably)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-46EC58

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn and slightly corroded copper-alloy Radiate, probably of Claudius II or Quintillus; (possibly) LIBERTAS AVG reverse type. Measures 16.9mm in diameter, 1.52mm thick and weighs 1.86g.

Class: Radiate

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.52 mm
Weight: 1.86 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Bedford 2534 - 5c

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: Possibly
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate head/bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP........
Reverse description: Female figure standing left, holding (possibly) scales.
Reverse inscription: (possibly)[LIBERTA]S AVG
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Odell

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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