Roman — Roman; c. 275-285; Reece Period 14 (Tacitus to Allectus)
Coin copy, radiate
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman radiate coin (barbarous radiate) possibly of Emperor Postumus, ruler of the Romano-Gallic Empire, AD 260-269. This coin was made c. AD 275-285.
Obv: Draped, radiate bust, facing right. Obv inscription: IMPC.... . Rev: A female figure, standing left, with her right hand outstretched and holding a vertical spear or sceptre in her left hand. Rev inscription: ...II.
Condition: G.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 2001.30/25
- Object name:
- coin copy, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Postumus, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; c. 275-285; Reece Period 14 (Tacitus to Allectus)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 17 mm, WT 2.18 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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