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COIN
Unique ID: BH-30063F
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy radiate of Postumus, dating to the period AD 260-269 (Reece period 13). PAX AVG reverse depicting Pax standing left, holding branch and transverse sceptre. Principal Gallic mint. Cunetio p. 145, no. 2453.
Diameter: 20.5mm; thickness: 1.7mm. Weight: 2.84g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 260
Date to: Exactly AD 269
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.84 g
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st July 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 15/111 - 29
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]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, [draped and cuirassed] bust right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP] C POSTVMVS P F A[VG]
Reverse description: Pax standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left.
Reverse inscription: PAX [AVG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: P - // -
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
To be known as: Haddenham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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