DOR-D82233: Roman coin: Barbarous radiate copying a coin of Divus Claudius

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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-D82233

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A barbarous radiate copying a coin of DIVUS CLAUDIUS (the deified emperor Claudius II) dating to AD 275 - 280 (Reece peroiod 14). The reverse is a failry crude copy of a CONSECRATIO, eagle standing type. The coin is off-struck
Date: Roman
Diameter: 17.02 mm
Weight: 2.42 g
Die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

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
Weight: 2.42 g
Diameter: 17.02 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 019465

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: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right. Legend blundered, copying DIVO CLAVDIO.
Obverse inscription: [---]LAVDI[O]
Reverse description: Stylised eagle standing. Legend incomplete, copying CONSECRATIO
Reverse inscription: CON[---]TIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: North Dorset (District)
Parish or ward: Fifehead Magdalen (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST7821
Four figure Latitude: 50.9879762
Four figure longitude: -2.31481
1:25K map: ST7821
1:10K map: ST72SE
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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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