BH-9F7233: Roman coin: radiate of Quintillus

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-9F7233

Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy radiate of Quintillus, AD 270; CONC EXER reverse, minted at Milan; RIC no. 45.

The coin is slightly worn and encrusted. It measures 18.9mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.85g.

Class: Radiate

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.85 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 20th November 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 10/150 - 11

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Fragment

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Quintillus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Mediolanum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP QV]INTIL[L]VS AVG

Reverse description: Concordia standing left, holding ensign and cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: [CON]C EX(ER)

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: - // T
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

  • RIC : V (part I), p. 243

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock

Spatial coordinates


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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: BH
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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