PUBLIC-4646B8: Roman coin. Copper alloy probable radiate of uncertain ruler.

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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-4646B8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Copper alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-70) (Reece Period 13), probably PAX AVG, Pax standing left with branch and transverse sceptre. Mint of Rome. Cunetio, p. 134, cf. no. 1932.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: In a private collection, recorded for academic use

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 268
Date to: Exactly AD 270

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 21st February 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: MD149

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Claudius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Radiate head / bust right
Obverse inscription: IM[ ... ]
Reverse description: Probably Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre
Reverse inscription: Probably [PAX AVG]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

Cunetio : cf. 1932

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Boxford

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Metal detected as part of archaeological project
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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