BH-19CDBB: Roman coin: radiate of Claudius II

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-19CDBB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II, dating to the period AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). Probably VIRTVS AVG reverse depicting Virtus standing left, holding branch in raised right hand, vertical spear in left hand, with shield on ground to left. Mint of Rome. RIC V (part I), p. 219, no. 109; Cunetio p. 134, cf. no. 1969.

Diameter: 16.2mm; thickness: 1.4mm. Weight: 1.4g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

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
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 16.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 19th November 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/36 - 15

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: Claudius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate head right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: (Virtus) standing left, holding branch in raised right hand, vertical spear in left hand, with (shield on ground to left).
Reverse inscription: [VIRTVS AVG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: None visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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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: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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