SOM-9FF385: Roman coin: radiate probably of Claudius II

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-9FF385

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy radiate probably of Claudius II, probably dating to AD 268 to 270 (Reece period 14). PROVIDENTIA AVG reverse type depicting Providentia standing facing right, holding baton and cornucopia, leaning on column. 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: 1.23 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC Receipt no. 17728

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: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate head right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Providentia standing facing right, holding baton and cornucopia, leaning on column.
Reverse inscription: [PROVID]ENT[I AVG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Unclear
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Shrewton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU0843
Four figure Latitude: 51.18617291
Four figure longitude: -1.88691593
1:25K map: SU0843
1:10K map: SU04SE
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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