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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-BE5D0F
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy Radiate of Postumus (AD 260-269). MARS VICTOR reverse type depicting Mars standing left, holding spear and leaning on shield. Obverse: illegible. Obverse legend: IMP [C POSTVMVS PF AV]G. Reverse: Mars standing left, holding spear and leaning on shield.
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
Period of reuse: ROMAN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.11 g
Diameter: 19.02 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Uncertain
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Postumus
Reece period: Period 13 [260-275]
Mint or issue place: Gallic mint
Obverse description: Radiate bust draped right
Obverse inscription: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Mars standing left, holding spear and leaning on shield
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Dunston area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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