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Unique ID: WAW-3AB927
Object type certainty: Certain
A very fine fragment of a 3rd-century copper alloy radiate, probably of Postumus, probably 'MINER FAVTR' Minerva running left, holding olive branch, spear and shield reverse, uncertain mint (260 - 269 AD; Reece Issue Period 13). The fragment survives very well and is hardly worn.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 269
Dimensions and weight
Length: 16.7 mm
Width: 10.55 mm
Thickness: 1.75 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
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: Fragment [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus) [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 facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP [...]
Reverse description: Minerva running left, holding olive branch, spear and shield.
Reverse inscription: [MINER FA]VTR
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial data
Region: West Midlands
County: Warwickshire
District: Stratford On Avon
Parish: Wootton Wawen
Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SP1561
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From finder
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
Method of discovery: Metal detector
[scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th January 2012
Personal details
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Recorded by: Mr Richard Henry
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Identified by: Mr Richard Henry - [view all attributed records]
Other reference numbers
Other reference: 4333
References cited
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Created:
Thursday 9th February 2012
Updated: Thursday 9th February 2012
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