BH-542036: Roman coin: radiate of Claudius II

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-542036

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II, AD 268 – 270; VIRTVS AVG reverse type; minted at Rome; RIC no. 111. The coin’s surfaces are corroded and worn. It measures 18.8mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and weighs 1.97g.

Class: Radiate

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.97 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 10th October 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 08/122 - 44

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 head right.
Obverse inscription: (IMP C CL)[AVDIVS] AVG
Reverse description: Mars standing left, holding branch and spear; shield at feet.
Reverse inscription: VIRT[VS AVG]
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: - B
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

RIC : V, part I 219

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: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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