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Unique ID: WMID-D2217D
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy radiate, of uncertain emperor, but possibly Postumus (AD 260 to AD 269), probably dating to the period AD 260 to AD 269. Uncertain reverse type but possibly depicts a standing soldier with globe and spear. Mint uncertain.
Diameter: 18.6 mm
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 269
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Postumus
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate crown bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ]AVG
Reverse description: Probable standing soldier with globe and spear
Reverse inscription: illegible
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: unclear
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SJ7632
Four figure Latitude: 52.88491771
Four figure longitude: -2.35810662
1:25K map: SJ7632
1:10K map: SJ73SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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