ESS-FAE253: Roman coin: radiate of uncertain emperor

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-FAE253

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper-alloy radiate of uncertain emperor dating to the period AD 260-315. CO[...] type, depicting a standing figure holding a branch. Mint uncertain.

Notes:

This coin has been heavily cleaned which, combined with the effect of salt water, has left the coin worn and unusual looking.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 315

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.42 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: CIMS OEF 7376

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: Radiate (uncertain)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Standing figure, probably female, holding a palm upright in her left hand
Reverse inscription: CO[...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Castle Point (District)
Parish or ward: Canvey Island (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ7982
Four figure Latitude: 51.50857516
Four figure longitude: 0.57798849
1:25K map: TQ7982
1:10K map: TQ78SE
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: Coastland
Specific landuse: Inter-tidal

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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