SUR-7877A4: Roman coin: a radiate of Postumus

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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-7877A4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A radiate of Postumus, mint of Milan (AD 267-268, Reece period 13)

Rev: Mars advancing right, holding a spear and shield

VIRTVS EQVIT

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 267
Date to: Circa AD 268

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: G115

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: Mediolanum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: A radiate bust, draped and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: [IMP POSTVMVS AVG]
Reverse description: Mars advancing right, holding a spear and a shield
Reverse inscription: [VIRTVS EQVIT]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Hart (District)
Parish or ward: Greywell (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU7150
Four figure Latitude: 51.244765
Four figure longitude: -0.984206
1:25K map: SU7150
1:10K map: SU75SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Before 2010
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUR
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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