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COIN
Unique ID: BH-23635B
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy radiate of Postumus, dating to AD 262 (Reece period 13). VIRTVS AVG reverse depicting Virtus standing right, holding vertical spear and shield. "Principal Gallic Mint", 2nd series, 2nd phase. Cunetio, p. 144, no. 2400.
Diameter: 22.2mm; thickness: 1.8mm. Weight: 3g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 262
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 3 g
Diameter: 22.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st March 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 14/61 - 11
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: Postumus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Virtus standing right, holding vertical spear and shield.
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS AVG
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Braughing
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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