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COIN
Unique ID: SF-9E048D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete (chipped) copper-alloy Roman radiate of Postumus (AD 260-269), dating to the period c. AD 260-269 (Reece Period 13). PM TRP COS [II or III] PP reverse type depicting the Emperor, helmeted, standing left holding globe in right hand and long vertical spear (point up) in left hand. Reverse legend reads: PM TRP CO[]. Obverse depicts a radiate bust right. Obverse legend reads: []VMVS []. Mint: Principle Mints. No mint mark.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 269
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.35 mm
Weight: 2.64 g
Diameter: 21.8 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Right on Belle View
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]
Obverse description: bust right
Obverse inscription: []VMVS []
Reverse description: Emperor, helmeted, standing left holding globe in right hand and long vertical spear (point up) in left hand
Reverse inscription: PM TRP CO[]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Forest Heath (District)
To be known as: Icklingham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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