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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-397E80
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Sestertius of Postumus (260-269), possibly RIC Vol. 5 part 2 no. 166, mint of Lyon issue of 260-261.
Obverse description; bust possibly laureate cuirassed right, bearded.
Obverse inscription: [--]POSTVMVS P.F AVG
Reverse description: two Victories facing each other, shield trophy over bound captives between them; exergual line, S C below it.
Reverse inscription: VICTOR[IAE AVG]
Diameter: 35.7mm, Weight: 20.83gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 260
Date to: Exactly AD 261
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 20.83 g
Diameter: 35.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 5th June 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM39648
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: Certain
Obverse description: bust possibly laureate cuirassed right, bearded
Obverse inscription: [--]POSTVMVS P.F AVG Reverse description:
Reverse description: Two Victories facing each other, shield trophy over bound captives between them; exergual line, S C below it
Reverse inscription: VICTOR[IAE AVG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : Vol. 5 part 2 no. 166
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Claxby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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