SUSS-AA08B5: Roman copper alloy radiate of Quintillus (AD 270), probably a contemporary copy

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-AA08B5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy radiate of Quintillus (AD 270), probably a contemporary copy, CONCORDIA AVG reverse type (Concordia standing left, sacrificing at altar and holding double cornucopia), unclear mint, AD 270.

Notes:

This coin belongs to a group that probably represents a dispersed third-century radiate coin hoard.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Donated to Barbican House Museum, Lewes
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to a museum

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.11 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2006

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: RL: 137

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: Quintillus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP C M A]VR CL QVINTILLVS AVG
Reverse description: Concordia standing left, sacrificing at altar and holding double cornucopia.
Reverse inscription: CONCORD[IA AVG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -/gamma//-
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Possibly

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Wealden (District)

References cited

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

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