ASHM-899C59: Roman coin; radiate of Claudius II Gothicus

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Unique ID: ASHM-899C59

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II Gothicus (AD 268-270), dating to the period AD 269-270. Reverse type VIRTVS AVG. Reece period 13. Mint of Rome. RIC V 109. Cunetio 1969, Normanby 643.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 269
Date to: Exactly AD 270

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 19.2 mm

Discovery dates

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

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD212

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, cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: (IMP) C CLAVDIVS (AVG)
Reverse description: Soldier standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left. A shield at his feet.
Reverse inscription: VIRT(VS A)VG
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : V 109

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: 6 years ago

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