SWYOR-3E2EAD: Roman coin: radiate of Divus Claudius

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Unique ID: SWYOR-3E2EAD

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman coin; a radiate of the deified Claudius II dating from AD 270 - 271 (Reece Period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting an altar. Mint unknown. Compare Cunetio, p.141, no.2313. The coin is 17.6mm diameter, 1.5mm thick and 1.84g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.84 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 27th December 2017 - Wednesday 27th December 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3011

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: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate head right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Altar decorated with a cross, pellet in each angle
Reverse inscription: C[ONSECR]ATIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

Cunetio : 2313

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Hampole (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE5012
Four figure Latitude: 53.6021874
Four figure longitude: -1.24589284
1:25K map: SE5012
1:10K map: SE51SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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