HAMP-B3A237: Roman coin: Sestertius of Postumus

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-B3A237

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn and corroded 3rd-century copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Postumus, 'FIDES MILITUM', Lyon mint (260-69 AD; R.I.C. 124; Reece issue period 13)

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 31.25 mm
Width: 27.9 mm
Thickness: 5.05 mm
Weight: 21.17 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 7th January 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2556

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
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: Bearded bust laureate and draped facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Fides standing left holding two ensigns
Reverse inscription: [FI]DE[S MI]LIT[VM]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

RIC : V.ii 124 (p. 348)

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
To be known as: Shalden CP

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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