SUSS-10DF61: Roman coin: radiate of Claudius II

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-10DF61

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy radiate of Claudius II Gothicus (268-270 AD), CONSECRATIO (altar) reverse type, mint unclear

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.85 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 14th January 2009

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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]
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Altar with fire on top and horizonal and vertial lines on the front
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Arun (District)
To be known as: Near Worthing

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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