SOM-DF4D63: Roman coin: radiate of Claudius II, probably a contemporary copy

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-DF4D63

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy radiate, probably a contemporary copy, of Claudius II dating to AD 268 to 270 (Reece period 13). IOVI VICTORI reverse type depicting Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and long vertical sceptre in left hand. Mint unclear.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 268
Date to: Circa AD 270

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.88 g
Diameter: 16.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC Receipt no. 19939

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Claudius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and long vertical sceptre in left hand
Reverse inscription: [I]O[VI VICTORI
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Mendip (District)
Parish or ward: Trudoxhill (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST7444
Four figure Latitude: 51.19462243
Four figure longitude: -2.37346039
1:25K map: ST7444
1:10K map: ST74SW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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