BH-C35934: Roman coin: Radiate of Postumus.

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Unique ID: BH-C35934

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn and corroded base silver Radiate of Postumus; HERC PACIFERO reverse type; RIC no. 67. Measures 21.8mm in diameter, 1.7 thick and weighs 3.3g.

Class: Radiate

Subsequent actions

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

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 3.3 g
Diameter: 21.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 25th June 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Bedford 2506 - 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Secondary 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]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Hercules standing left, holding olive branch and club.
Reverse inscription: HERC [PACIFE]RO
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

Sear : p. 272 no. 3112
RIC : V, part II no. 67, pp. 342

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Odell

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: With finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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