File:Roman Coin, Radiate commemorating Claudius II, from hoard (FindID 977024-1078432).jpg

English:  A scattered coin hoard [or hoards; if so, of broadly similar date] of later Roman copper alloy radiates ranging from good, more generally fair condition, including 60 objects recognised to date, discovered by two finders. Of these, four coins have already been recorded as: NLM-2B3557, NLM-2B41FC, NLM-2B4EB4 and NLM-2B5A2C [locations listed on this record as nos. 15-18]. Those which initially lent themselves to identification were commemorative issues in honour of Claudius II (268-270) and may point to a date of deposition c.270, Reece period 13. Though the group includes coins from the mints of Rome and Milan, many are probably irregular, though not barbarous. All the coins were individually plotted, and fall within a restricted area. Given the number and material of related objects, they are to be submitted for consideration as possible Treasure, ref. 2019 T977.

1: Copper alloy coin. Radiate, probably posthumous issue dedicated to Claudius II (268-270), probably issued under Quintillus (270), Reece period 13.

Obverse description: Radiate head with curled beard right.

Obverse inscription: possibly [DIVO CLAVDIO]

Reverse description: Altar, its front subdivided into four panels.

Reverse inscription: [C]ONSECRATIO

Diameter: 19mm, Weight: 1.44gms, die axis: 12

2: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-296 on a worn flan.

Obverse description: possibly radiate head right. All other detail lost.

Diameter: 18.8mm, Weight: 2.43gms

3: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-296.

Obverse description: Radiate bust cuirassed right.

Reverse description: Probably a figure advancing left

Diameter: 18.1mm, Weight: 1.90gms, die axis: 6

4: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-296 on a worn reddish flan, chipped.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Reverse description: Figure standing facing with right arm extended.

Diameter: 17.2mm, Weight: 2.31gms, die axis: 6

5: Copper alloy coin. Radiate commemorating Claudius II (268-270), probably issued under Quintillus (270), Reece period 13; RIC vol. 5 part 1 page 234 no. 267a, mint of Rome.

Obverse description: Radiate bust bare shouldered and bearded right.

Obverse inscription: DIVO [CLAVD]IO

Reverse description: Eagle standing left.

Reverse inscription: CONSECRATIO

Diameter: 19.5mm, Weight: 1.86gms, die axis: 12

6: Copper alloy coin. Radiate, possibly of Claudius II (268-270) or, more likely, a posthumous commemorative issue under Quintillus (270).

Obverse description: [bust right]

Obverse inscription: IMP C[----]

Reverse description: possibly eagle standing left.

Reverse inscription: CONS[ECRATIO]

Diameter: 20.3mm, Weight: 2.73gms, die axis: 12

7: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-296; possibly commemorative issue for Claudius II (268-270), an inference from accompanying coins as much as from this worn example.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Obverse inscription: possibly [---]DIO

Reverse description: possibly an altar

Reverse inscription: possibly [CONSECRATIO]

Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 2.20gms, die axis: possibly 12

8: Copper alloy coin. Radiate, possibly of Gallienus (253-268).

Obverse description: Radiate bust right.

Obverse inscription: [IMP] C GAL[---]

Reverse description: probably quadruped standing left.

Reverse inscription: [---]IA AVG

Diameter: 290.7mm, Weight: 2.09gms, die axis: 12

9: Copper alloy coin. Possibly a radiate indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-296

Obverse description: possibly radiate head right.

Reverse description: possibly a figure.

Diameter: 20.3mm, Weight: 2.56gms, die axis: possibly 6

10: Copper alloy coin. Radiate, possibly a commemorative issue for Claudius II 9268-270) issued under Quintillus (270).

Obverse description: Radiate bust right.

Reverse description: possibly an eagle standing left.

Reverse inscription: possibly [CONSECRATIO]

Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 2.33gms, die axis: 6

11: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-296

Obverse description: radiate head right.

Reverse description: Figure advancing left with right arm raised.

Diameter: 18.5mm, Weight: 2.71gms, die axis: probably 12

12: Copper alloy coin. Probably a radiate indeterminate; later Roman issue of 260-296 on a worn thin reddish flan.

Obverse description: possibly radiate head right.

Reverse description: Figure standing facing with right arm extended.

Diameter: 16.7mm, Weight: 1.30gms, die axis: possibly 6

13: Copper alloy coin. Possibly a radiate indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-296, on a worn reddish and probably chipped flan.

Obverse description: possibly radiate head right.

Reverse description: possibly an altar

Diameter: 20.9mm, Weight: 2.37gms, die axis: possibly 12

14: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate; later Roman issue of 260-296, retaining no discernible detail on either side of a worn thin reddish flan. Identification is offered on the basis of similarity with 17 other coins from the immediate vicinity, with which the finder includes this coin. All are thought to derive from the same dispersed hoard. Without this context, the coin would have been regarded as a radiate or nummus indeterminate.

Diameter: 18.1mm, Weight: 1.48gms

Nos 15-18 are separately recorded, though their locations are cited below, in this record.

19: Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Claudius II (268-270), Reece period 13. Found within 1ft of no. 20.

Obverse description: Radiate bust cuirassed right.

Obverse inscription: IMP C CLAVDIVS [-] AVG

Reverse description: Figure in tunic advancing left with arms spread.

Reverse inscription: [--]RIA AVG

Diameter: 20.3mm, Weight: 3.11gms, die axis: 12

20: Copper alloy coin. Radiate , possibly of Salonina (253-268)of an indeterminate female ruler, probably issue of 260-270, Reece period 13. Found within 1ft [300mm] of no. 19 above.

Obverse description: Female bust coiffed, on crescent moon, right.

Obverse inscription: [---]ONINA AVG

Reverse description: Figure seated left holding ?wreath in extended right hand; exergual line. Trace of silver wash.

In exergue: [--]XX

Diameter: 21.1mm, Weight: 2.75gms, die axis: 12

21: Copper alloy coin. Radiate of an indeterminate later Roman ruler, issue of 260-296; from context probably 260-275, Reece period 13.

Obverse description: Radiate head right. Illegible trace of inscription.

Reverse description: Stick figure probably walking left, possibly Salus.

Reverse inscription: SA[-]V[---]

Diameter: 18.7mm, Weight: 2.31gms, die axis: 6

22: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-296. From context, probably 260-275, Reece period 13. Worn and chipped.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Reverse description: indeterminate

Diameter: 20.6mm, Weight: 2.12gms

23: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-296. From context, possibly 260-275, Reece period 13. Worn and chipped.

Obverse description: Radiate head right, probably with short pointed beard.

Reverse description: Figure

Diameter: 17.6mm, Weight: 1.84gms, die axis: possibly 12

24: Copper alloy coin. Silver-washed radiate of Gallienus (253-268), Milan mint, RIC vol. 5 part 1 page 172, no. 473.  

Obverse description: Radiate bust right.

Obverse inscription: [---[LIENVS AVG

Reverse description: figure standing right with vertical spear, holding bow or small shield, hound lower right.

Reverse inscription: D[IAN]A  FELIX

Diameter: 20.3mm, Weight: 2.58gms, die axis: 6

25: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, from context probably Reece period 13, issue of 260-275. 

Obverse description: radiate head right

Reverse description: Figure probably standing left.

Diameter: 18.9mm, Weight: 2.30gms, die axis: probably 6

26:

Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, from context probably Reece period 13, issue of 260-275. 

Obverse description: possibly radiate bust right. All other detail lost.

Diameter: 19.8mm, Weight: 2.01gms

27: Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Victorinus (269-271), Reece period 13.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Obverse inscription: [--]VICTORI[--]G

Reverse description: indistinct, bright green smear.

Diameter: 21.4mm, Weight: 2.44gms

28: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, struck on a small and now very thin flan, from context probably Reece period 13, issue of 260-275.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Obverse inscription: [--]C[--]

Reverse description: Figure, possibly standing left.

Diameter: 18.8mm, Weight: 0.90gms, die axis: possibly 12

29: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, from context probably Reece period 13, issue of 260-275.

Obverse description: Radiate bust right.

Obverse inscription: IMP[---]

Reverse description: possibly figure advancing left

Diameter: 19.2mm, Weight: 3.01gms, die axis: possibly 6

30: Copper alloy coin. Radiate, possibly of Gallienus (253-268), a mint of Rome ‘Zoo’ issue, Reece period 13.

Obverse description: small radiate bust right.

Obverse inscription: [---]NVS  [A]VG

Reverse description: quadruped left.

Diameter: 21.5mm, Weight: 1.97gms, die axis: 12

31: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, from context probably Reece period 13, issue of 260-275.

Obverse description: Radiate bust cuirassed right, long neck.

Obverse inscription: [---]VS [---]G

Reverse description: Figure, robed, standing left, with diagonal pointer or staff. Trace of silver wash.

Diameter: 18.6mm, Weight: 3.35gms, die axis 12

32: Copper alloy coin. Radiate, possibly of Claudius II (268-270 - from bust), Reece period 13.

Obverse description: Radiate bust cuirassed right, short pointed beard.

Obverse inscription: [---]O[---]G

Reverse description: Figure possibly standing left.

Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 2.70gms, die axis: possibly 6

33: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, from context probably Reece period 13, issue of 260-275 on a thin worn flan.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Reverse description: possibly a figure

Diameter: 19.9mm, Weight: 1.86gms, die axis: possibly 6

34: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, from context probably Reece period 13, issue of 260-275.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Diameter: 18.5mm, Weight: 2.02gms

35: Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Claudius II (268-270, from bust), Reece period 13; chipped.

Obverse description: Radiate bust right, pointed beard.

Obverse inscription: [--]DVS AVG

36: Copper alloy coin. Radiate, probably of Claudius II (268-270) with trace of silver wash, Reece period 13.

Obverse description:  Radiate bust right.

Obverse inscription: probably [---]VDIVS AVG

Reverse description: Draped figure standing left.

Diameter: 19.6mm, Weight: 2.37gms, die axis: 12

Reverse description: Soldier standing left with vertical spear.

Reverse inscription: [--]VI VICTOR

Diameter: 18.1mm, Weight: 2.26gms, die axis: 6

37: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, from context probably Reece period 13, issue of 260-275.

Obverse description: Radiate bust right.

Obverse inscription: [---]AVG

Reverse description: Figure standing left with right arm extended from elbow.

Reverse inscription: possibly P[AX AVG]

Diameter: 20.9mm, Weight: 2.77gms, die axis: 12

38: Copper alloy coin. Radiate, possibly of Quintillus (270), Reece period 13.

Obverse description: Radiate bust draped and cuirassed right.

Obverse inscription: [IM]P QVINT[-]LIAN[?VS][--]

Reverse description: Draped figure standing left cradling cornucopiae, strands to left and right of figure, Z in right field.

Reverse inscription: CON[?I]VNA VAEDV[--]?T

Diameter: 21.6mm, Weight: 2.62gms, die axis: 12

39: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate on a small worn thin flan.

Obverse description: Radiate bust right.

Reverse description: Nude figure advancing left with right arm raised.

Reverse inscription: [---]S

Diameter: 18.5mm, Weight: 1.36gms, die axis: 6

40: Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Claudius II (268-270), Reece period 13.

Obverse description: Radiate bust right, pointed chin or beard.

Obverse inscription: CLAVDIVS[---]

Reverse description: Probably nude figure advancing left.

Diameter: 22.4mm, Weight: 1.92gms, die axis: 6

41: Copper alloy coin. Possibly a radiate indeterminate, Reece period 13, issue of 260-275, on a small encrusted flan.

Obverse description; probably radiate head right.

Diameter: 18.3mm, Weight: 2.61gms

42: Copper alloy coin. Possibly radiate indeterminate, on a small worn pale green flan, from context possibly Reece period 13, if so, probably irregular issue of 260-275.

Obverse description: curved line near left edge of flan.

Reverse description: Figure, possibly standing left.

Diameter: 15.6mm, Weight: 1.04gms, die axis: possibly 12

43: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, on a thin very worn and frayed flan, from context, Reece period 13 issue of 260-275.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Diameter: 17.9mm, Weight: 0.97gms

44: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, small module worn coin, from context, Reece period 13 issue of 260-275.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Reverse description: Draped figure standing left cradling cornucopiae.

Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 1.76gms, die axis: 12

45: Copper alloy coin. Silver washed radiate of an indeterminate ruler, Reece period 13 issue of 260-275, chipped.

Obverse description: Radiate bust right.

Obverse inscription: [--]VS C[---] AVG

Reverse description: Figure, probably nude, advancing right.

Diameter: 22.6mm, Weight: 2.52gms, die axis: 12

46: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, small module worn and frayed coin, from context, Reece period 13 issue of 260-275, chipped.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Reverse description: possibly a figure.

Diameter: 16.5mm, Weight: 1.52gms, die axis: 6

47: Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Gallienus (253-268), Reece period 13, possibly mint of Rome ‘Zoo’ issue.

Obverse description: Radiate bust with pelleted beard right.

Obverse inscription: [GA]LLIENVS [AVG]

Reverse description: Small quadruped, possibly horse, galloping right.

Reverse inscription: SO[---]S AVG

Diameter: 21.2mm, Weight: 3.32gms, die axis: 6

48: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, on a worn thin frayed and chipped flan, from context, Reece period 13 issue of 260-275.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Obverse inscription: IMP [---A]VG

Reverse description: Possibly two figures, one to right standing left, the other ?kneeling left.

Diameter: 20.6mm, Weight: 1.37gms, die axis: 6

49: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, on a worn thin flan, from context, Reece period 13 issue of 260-275, considered part of dispersed coin hoard NLM-6B8C57, Treasure ref. 2019 T977.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Diameter: 17.7mm, Weight: 1.59gms

50: Copper alloy coin fragment. Radiate indeterminate with over one third of flan lost, from context, Reece period 13 issue of 260-275.

Obverse description: probably radiate head right.

Diameter: 19.4mm, Weight: 1.51gms

51: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, possibly irregular, a small thin worn flan, from context, Reece period 13 issue of 260-275, considered part of dispersed coin hoard NLM-6B8C57, Treasure ref. 2019 T977.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Reverse description: Figure standing left.

Diameter: 16.3mm, Weight: 1.32gms, die axis: possibly 3

52: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, issue of 260-275, from context, Reece period 13 issue of 260-275.

Obverse description: Radiate bust cuirassed right.

Obverse inscription: [---]C[---]

Reverse description: Nude figure advancing left, right arm outstretched.

Diameter: 19.4mm, Weight: 2.13gms, die axis: 6

53: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, worn frayed and chipped flan, issue of 260-275, from context, Reece period 13 issue of 260-275, considered part of dispersed coin hoard NLM-6B8C57, Treasure ref. 2019 T977.

Obverse description: probably radiate bust right.

Reverse description: Draped figure, probably standing left.

Diameter: 18.7mm, Weight: 1.91gms, die axis: probably 6

54: Copper alloy coin. Sestertius of an indeterminate Roman ruler, probably issue of 43-250. Presented along with elements of dispersed radiate hoard NLM-6B8C57, Treasure ref. 2019 T977, which it is earlier than this coin. This fact need not rule out its inclusion in that hoard, albeit as a much older component than most – early Roman finds are not abundant from the vicinity.

Obverse description: Bust right, long neck, possibly bearded.

Reverse description: Indeterminate rectilinear figurative motif, possibly an altar or building.

Diameter: 33.5mm, Weight: 18.94gms, die axis: probably 6

55: Copper alloy coin fragment. Radiate indeterminate, probably issue of 260-275, Reece period 13, from its context; considered part of dispersed coin hoard NLM-6B8C57, Treasure ref. 2019 T977.

Obverse description: Radiate bust right.

Reverse description: Figure standing left with vertical staff ?and spear, P in right field.

Reverse inscription: A[---]

Diameter: 17.4mm, Weight: 1.68gms, die axis: 6

56: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, from context probably later Roman issue of 260-275, Reece period 13. Deemed likely to be part of a disturbed hoard of c.270, NLM-6B8C57.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Reverse description: Possibly figure standing next to column or altar.

Diameter: 20.1mm, Weight: 2.07gms, die axis: possibly 6

57: Copper alloy coin. Radiate indeterminate, from context probably later Roman issue of 260-275, Reece period 13, probably irregular. Deemed likely to be part of a disturbed hoard of c.270, NLM-6B8C57.

Obverse description: Radiate head right.

Reverse description: Draped figure, possibly Victory left, possibly with vertical spear/sceptre.

Diameter: 15.6mm, Weight: 2.06gms, die axis: probably 6

58: Copper alloy coin. Radiate or nummus indeterminate, later Roman issue of 260-410 on a small worn reddish flan. Possibly from dispersed hoard of c.270, NLM-6B8C57, though equally likely to be an intrusive nummus, possibly Valentiniac (364-378). No detail discerned on either side.

Diameter: 15.5mm, Weight: 1.10gms

59: Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Gallienus (253-268), mint of Rome, ‘Zoo’ issue, Cunetio no. 1401, deemed likely to be part of a disturbed hoard of c.270, NLM-6B8C57.

Obverse description: Radiate bust right, long neck, cuirassed.

Obverse inscription: [--]LLIEN[--]

Reverse description: Horned quadruped, gazelle, right.

Reverse inscription: DI[---]AVG

In exergue: [?]XI

Diameter: 18.4, Weight: 2.52gms, die axis: 12

60: Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Claudius II (268-270), deemed likely to be part of a disturbed hoard of c.270, NLM-6B8C57, cf. Cunetio no. 2149; RIC vol. 5 part 1 page 215, mint of Rome no. 48.

Obverse description: Radiate bust right, cuirassed, long neck and trimmed beard, viewed from front.

Obverse inscription: IMP C CLAV[---]

Reverse description: Naked male figure, Genius, standing left holding patera in extended right hand and ?cradling cornucopiae

Reverse inscription: [GENIV]S [E]XERCI

Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 2.14gms, die axis: 6