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Unique ID: BH-8B7A91
Object type certainty: Certain
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A very worn copper-alloy sestertius of Postumus (AD 260-269); FIDES MILITVM SC reverse, minted at Lyon. RIC no. 124. The coin is missing a small portion. It measures 29.4mm in diameter, 2.6mm thick and weighs 9.86g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 260
Date to: Exactly AD 269
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Weight: 9.86 g
Diameter: 29.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 13th February 2011
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Other reference: Ver 11/53 - 11
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP C POSTVMVS P [F AVG]
Reverse description: Fides standing left, holding two ensigns.
Reverse inscription: F[IDES MILI]TVM (in ex.) S C
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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