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Unique ID: IOW-BE1F98
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Roman copper-alloy radiate of Postumus (AD 260-269), dating to the period AD 260-269 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type depicting uncertain figure standing left. Uncertain mint.
Obverse: [...]; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: [...]; Uncertain figure standing left
Diameter: 21.3mm. Weight: 1.97g. DA=12:12-1.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
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
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.97 g
Diameter: 21.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th July 2015 - Sunday 5th July 2015
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Other reference: IOW2015-7-101
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Postumus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Uncertain figure standing left
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.