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COIN
Unique ID: SUSS-1A3214
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 260
Date to: AD 269
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 3.15 g
Diameter: 20.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 13th October 2008
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP C [P]OS[TV]MVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing right holding globe out to right in left hand and long transverse spear in right hand
Reverse inscription: SAEC[VLI FELIC]ITAS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
- Cunetio : p.145 No.2444
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Near Lewes
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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