HAMP-186A07: Roman coin: Radiate of deified Claudius II

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-186A07

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A corroded 3rd-century Roman copper-alloy radiate for the deified Claudius II, 'CONSECRATIO' (altar), probably Rome mint (c. 270 AD; Reece issue period 13; cf. Normanby 1113)

Notes:

This record was made at a rally and may thus fall below our usual standards of recording.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 270

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18.35 mm
Width: 16.3 mm
Thickness: 1.65 mm
Weight: 2.15 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 24th July 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 12

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: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [DIVO CLAVD]IO
Reverse description: Altar aflame (cresent on altar?)
Reverse inscription: [CON]SECRATI[O]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
Parish or ward: Ropley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU6434
Four figure Latitude: 51.101739
Four figure longitude: -1.08732
1:25K map: SU6434
1:10K map: SU63SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Weekend Wanderers MD rally
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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