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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1983,0101,2477.1-8
Denomination
radiate
Description
Eight base silver coins.
(whole)
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus right, viewed from front.
(obverse)
Concordia standing left, holding patera in right hand and rudder in left hand, at feet, to left, prow of ship.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Postumus
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
260-269
Production place
Minted in:
Milan (city)
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Mildenhall (Wiltshire)
(Cunetio hoard)
Materials
silver alloy
Dimensions
Weight:
2.69 grammes
(av. of 8)
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Besly & Bland 1983 / The Cunetio Treasure
(2477)
RIC5 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol. 5. Part 1: Valerian I to Florian. Part 2: Probus to Diocletian
(607/613)
Location
Not on display
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Postumus
Representation of:
Concordia
Acquisition name
Treasure Trove:
HM Treasury
Acquisition date
1983
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1983,0101,2477.1-8