SOM-D6E3D9: Roman coin: radiate of the deified Claudius II Gothicus

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-D6E3D9

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper-alloy radiate of the deified Claudius II Gothicus dating to the period AD 270-271 (Reece period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting an altar with a swag on the front and a flame rising from the top. Mint unclear.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.98 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 19223

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: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate head or bust facing right
Obverse inscription: DIVO [CLAVDIVS]
Reverse description: Altar with swag on front and flames on top
Reverse inscription: [CO]NSEC[RATIO]
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Somerton CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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