OXON-9C221A: Roman coin: Radiate of Postumus

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COIN

Unique ID: OXON-9C221A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy Roman radiate of Postumus, dating to the period AD 260-269 (Reece Period 13). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Uncertain mint. As Cunetio p. 145, no. 2450. There is the remains of a thick silver coating over part of the reverse.

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: Circa AD 269

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 20.4 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2018.616

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated

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: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP C POSTVMVS [PF] AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left with branch and transverse sceptre
Reverse inscription: PAX [AVG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Chaddleworth

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: OXON
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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