NLM-095981: Roman coin: radiate of Postumus

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-095981

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A base silver radiate of Postumus (AD 260-69) (Reece Period 13), LAETITIA AVG, Galley left. Gaul, Principal Mint. Cunetio p. 143, no. 2385. Diameter: 21.9mm, Weight: 2.19gms, die axis: 11.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 260
Date to: Exactly AD 269

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.19 g
Diameter: 21.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 22nd November 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM24052a

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
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: IMP C P[OSTV]MVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Galley sailing left
Reverse inscription: LAETIT[IA], AVG (in exergue)
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

Cunetio : 2385

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Roxby cum Risby (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9414
Four figure Latitude: 53.614124
Four figure longitude: -0.58055124
1:25K map: SE9414
1:10K map: SE91SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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