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COIN
Unique ID: DUR-D62DC3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy radiate of Postumus, 260-9 minted in Gaul, Principal Mint.
Obv; [IMP C] POSTVM [VS P F AVG]; Radiate and draped bust right
Rev; PAX [AVG]; Pax advancing left
Cunetio p.144, no.2405
Finders reference; 11
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
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 21.35 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st July 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 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
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [IMP C] POSTVM [VS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Pax advancing left
Reverse inscription: PAX [AVG];
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
District: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Hawthorne Area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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