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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-600F82
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman base silver radiate possibly of Postumus dating to the period AD 260 to 269 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure. Uncertain mint.
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: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.97 g
Diameter: 21.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st March 2016 - Wednesday 18th May 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC reciept 16991
Materials and construction
Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Postumus
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]VS[...]
Reverse description: Unclear standing figure
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: High Ham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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