ASHM-86E87D: Roman coin; radiate of Claudius II Gothicus

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COIN

Unique ID: ASHM-86E87D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Divus Claudius II Gothicus (AD 268-270; posthumous issue), dating to the period AD 275-85, probably a contemporary copy. Reverse type CONSECRATIO with eagle. Reece period 14. Unknown mint. RIC V 266.

There is some damage to the edge of the coin.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to Landowner

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st September 2007 - Sunday 30th September 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD210

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 (Barbarous Radiate)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate head, right.
Obverse inscription: DIVO CLAVDIO
Reverse description: Eagle facing left.
Reverse inscription: [C]ONSECRATI[O]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: -/-//illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : V 266

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: ASHM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: About one year ago

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