NLM-B63DD1: Roman Coin: Radiate, possibly of Postumus

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-B63DD1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Copper alloy Coin. Radiate, possibly of Postumus (260-269), Reece period 13.

Obverse description: Radiate bust probably cuirassed right.

Obverse inscription: IMP C[---]M[--]

Reverse description: Female figure standing left, right arm extended over ?altar, possibly cornucopiae cradled in left arm, possibly Salus.

Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin.

Diameter: 18.4mm, Weight: 1.90gms, die axis: 6

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: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 269

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 4th December 2013

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM24641

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Victorinus
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate bust probably cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: IMP C[---]M[--]

Reverse description: Female figure standing left, right arm extended over ?altar, possibly cornucopiae cradled in left arm, possibly Salus.

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Wilberfoss

Spatial coordinates


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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Audit data

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

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