LEIC-AB01B6: Roman copepr alloy radiate of Postumus

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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-AB01B6

Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy radiate of Postumus, Reverse type VICTORIAE AVG, Victory advancing over captive, Reece period 13, 259-68AD.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 259
Date to: Exactly AD 268

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 3.46 g
Diameter: 23 mm

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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
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Obverse description: right facing radiate bust
Obverse inscription: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with captive at feet
Reverse inscription: VICTO[RIA]EAVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Melton (District)
Parish or ward: Eaton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK7826
Four figure Latitude: 52.8258944
Four figure longitude: -0.843842
1:25K map: SK7826
1:10K map: SK72NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: LEIC
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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