HAMP-D9B653: Roman coin: Irregular radiate copying Claudius II

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-D9B653

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn 3rd-century Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying Claudius II, 'CONSECRATIO' (eagle), (c. 275 - c. 285 AD; Reece issue period 14; cf. Cunetio 2876). This coin has suffered some slight circumferential losses.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18.3 mm
Width: 16.85 mm
Thickness: 1.25 mm
Weight: 1.36 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st March 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2379; DW5

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: Radiate (Barbarous)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Bust radiate facing right
Obverse inscription: [DIVO CLA]VDIO
Reverse description: Eagle, standing left, head to the right
Reverse inscription: [CONSECRATI]O
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Status: Contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate)
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

Cunetio : 2876 (p.160)

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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