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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-DD0FE4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy radiate of Postumus dating to the period AD 259 to 268 (Reece period 13). FIDES MILITVM reverse type depicting Fides with two standards. Principal mint. Cunetio no. 2386. The edges are chipped with c.10% missing.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 259
Date to: Circa AD 268
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.61 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 27th April 2017 - Thursday 27th April 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 17360
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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 facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP C PO[STVMVS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Fides standing facing head to left holding vertical standards in each hand.
Reverse inscription: [FIDES] MI[LITV]M
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- Cunetio : 2386
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Barrington CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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