COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-514290

Object type certainty: Certain

Roman copper alloy radiate, probably of Postumus (259 - 268). The coin is in poor, corroded condition, is 19mm in diameter and weighs 2.2g.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 259
Date to: Circa AD 268

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Quinarius [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Postumus [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Radiate bust r.
Reverse description: Standing female figure l.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial data

Region: East Midlands
County: Leicestershire
District: Melton
Parish: Frisby And Kirby

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SK7016
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 26th August 2010

Personal details

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Recorded by: Dr Phil Harding - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Dr Phil Harding - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2154

References cited

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    Created: Friday 24th December 2010
    Updated: Monday 21st March 2011

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