BH-01BCC4: Roman coin: radiate of Claudius II (probably)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-01BCC4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy radiate, probably of Claudius II and dating to the period AD 270 - 271 (Reece period 13). Probably CONSECRATIO, posthumous, reverse depicting a flaming altar.

Diameter: 16.3mm; thickness: 1.4mm; weight: 1.99g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 270
Date to: Exactly AD 271

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.99 g
Diameter: 16.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th August 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 13/145 - 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: Divus Claudius (Official)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate head right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: (Altar aflame.)
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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