SUSS-46459F: Roman Coin: Radiate of Divus Claudius

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-46459F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Divus Claudius, dating c. 270-271 AD (Reece period 13) CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting a flaming altar with crescent motif at centre (Cunetio type 1a). Mint of Rome or Milan. C.f. Cunetio 2313.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.94 mm
Weight: 2.46 g
Diameter: 18.81 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 27th December 2014

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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: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: DIV[O CLA]VDIO
Reverse description: Flaming altar
Reverse inscription: [CONSECRATIO]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Chichester (District)
Parish or ward: Eartham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU9411
Four figure Latitude: 50.89084637
Four figure longitude: -0.66490679
1:25K map: SU9411
1:10K map: SU91SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 0.1 metre square.

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 11 months ago

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