HAMP-83264C: Roman Coin: Pierced Radiate of Postumus

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-83264C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A base silver Roman radiate of Postumus (AD 260-9) dating to AD 260-9 (Reece Period 13). SAECVLI FELICITAS reverse depicting Emperor standing right, holding transverse spear and globe. Mint of Gaul I. This coin has been pierced: the piercing is circular (diameter c.1mm) and open, situated in the legend to the right of the Emperor's bust.

Evidence of reuse: Pierced

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by a museum - not a Treasure case

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: 1.8 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 28th October 1990 - Sunday 28th October 1990

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Collections AY 568
Museum accession number: WINCM: AY 568.420

Materials and construction

Primary material: Base Silver
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 bust right
Obverse inscription: [IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor standing right, holding transverse spear and globe
Reverse inscription: [SAECVLI FELICITAS]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
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: Winchester (District)
Parish or ward: Cheriton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU5828
Four figure Latitude: 51.04842944
Four figure longitude: -1.17396369
1:25K map: SU5828
1:10K map: SU52NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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