WILT-5E2AA3: Roman coin : Radiate of Postumus

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Unique ID: WILT-5E2AA3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman base silver radiate of Postumus (AD 260-9), reverse: MONETA AVG around Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Measures 20-23mm, weighs 2.87g, die axis 6, very slight wear.

Obverse: Radiate draped cuirassed bust right
IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Reverse: Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopiae
MONETA AVG

Mint: Principal mint (Third series, first phase), AD 260-9

Reference: Normanby 1329

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 269

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.87 g
Diameter: 23 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 7th February 2012 - Tuesday 3rd April 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum Entry Form no.3836

Materials and construction

Primary material: Base Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Postumus
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Obverse description: Radiate draped cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: MONETA AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Quarley

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

References cited

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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