LEIC-CFBEFF: Roman coin: radiate of Claudius II

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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-CFBEFF

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper alloy radiate of Claudius II (268 - 270 AD). Uncertain reverse type. The coin is in fair condition, is 21mm in diameter and weighs 2.16g

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.16 g
Diameter: 21 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 4th October 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2603

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]
Obverse description: Radiate bust of Claudius II right
Obverse inscription: . . .CLAVDIVS..
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Melton (District)
Parish or ward: Frisby on the Wreake (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK7117
Four figure Latitude: 52.74596864
Four figure longitude: -0.94965856
1:25K map: SK7117
1:10K map: SK71NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Whilst searching with a metal detector
Current location: With finder
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

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Recording Institution: LEIC
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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