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COIN
Unique ID: YORYM-DD0682
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy radiate of Postumus, dating to the period AD 260-269 (Reece period 13). MONETA AVG reverse type depicting Moneta standing left with scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Lyon or Cologne. Cf. RIC vol V, p. 343, no. 75 (Lyon) and p. 362, no. 315 (Cologne)
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: 1.69 mm
Weight: 2.68 g
Diameter: 21.63 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: YMT : E04965
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: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: [IMP] C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Moneta standing left with cornucopiae and scales
Reverse inscription: M[ONETA] AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: North Yorkshire
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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