LEIC-988831: Roman copper alloy Sestertius of Postumus

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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-988831

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy Sestertius of Postumus (Reece Period 13). Reverse type VICORIAAVG, Victory advancing left with captive at feet. RIC 170, 261AD, probably Lyon mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 261
Date to: Circa AD 261

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 11.43 g
Diameter: 25 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 11th June 2017

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Postumus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Right facing laureate bust
Obverse inscription: [IMPC]POSTVM[VSPFAVG]
Reverse description: Winged victory walking forward with captive at feet wreath? in raised right arm, palm in left.
Reverse inscription: VICTORI[AVVG]
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Hinckley and Bosworth (District)
To be known as: Leicestershire

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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

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