SOM-DD6CD1: Roman coin: radiate probably of Postumus

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-DD6CD1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy radiate probably of Postumus dating to the period AD 259-268 (Reece period 13). ORIENS AVG reverse type depicting Sol running left with right hand raised. Principal mint. Cunetio no.2451. The coin is badly chipped with c.20% missing from the edges.

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: 2.01 g
Diameter: 21.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 24th April 2017 - Monday 24th 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: Raidate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Sol rnnignleft, right hand raised, left holding whip
Reverse inscription: [O]RI[ENS A]VG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

Cunetio : 2451

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.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Disturbed

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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