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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-55D6C4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy radiate of Postumus, circa AD 260-269 (Reece Period 13). Obverse: Fairly worn & corroded but right facing radiate bust with long beard visible, inscription: IM[P C POSTU]MVS [P F AVG]. Reverse: Felicitas standing left holding caduceus & cornucopiae, inscription: [FELICITAS AVG]. No mint mark visible. RIC 58, Vol. 5B, pg. 342.

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: 1.95 g
Diameter: 19.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2015 - Tuesday 1st September 2015

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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]
Obverse description: Fairly worn & corroded but right facing radiate bust with long beard visible.
Obverse inscription: IM[P C POSTU]MVS [P F AVG]
Reverse description: Felicitas standing left holding caduceus & cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: [FELICITAS AVG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Somerset (Unitary Authority)
District: North Somerset (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Portbury

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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