SUSS-C8D200: A copper-alloy radiate of Postumus

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-C8D200

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Postumus (AD 260-269), dating to the period c.AD 260-269 (Reece period 13).

PM TRP COS II/III PP reverse type depicting helmeted Emperor standing left holding sceptre in right hand and glove in left. Uncertain Mint. Cunetio nos: 2387 or 2391.

Measurements: diameter: 18.85mm; thickness: 1.87mm and weight: 2.13g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.87 mm
Weight: 2.13 g
Diameter: 18.85 mm

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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
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate bust of Postumus right
Obverse inscription: [IMP] C POSTVMVS [P F AVG]
Reverse description: Helmeted emperor standing left holding sceptre in right hand and globe in left.
Reverse inscription: [....] PP
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

Cunetio : 2387 or 2391

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
Parish or ward: Kingsey (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP7207
Four figure Latitude: 51.75706987
Four figure longitude: -0.95826598
1:25K map: SP7207
1:10K map: SP70NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 2 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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