![SUSS-709771: A pierced base silver radiate of Postumus, AD.259-268, SE[R]API C-OMITI AVG reverse, Cunetio No.2421](https://finds.org.uk/images/EdwinWood/medium/RadiateSUSS709771.jpg)
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COIN
Unique ID: SUSS-709771
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A pierced base silver radiate of Postumus, AD.259-268, SE[R]API C-OMITI AVG reverse, Cunetio No.2421, reverse, Serapis standing left, holding spear across body, right arm raised. Obverse, Radiate bust right, IMP C POSTVMVS P [F] AVG.
The coin is pierced in front of the bust, at the 3pm position
Notes:
The British Museum clarified its advice on modified coins in April 2017. Single precious metal coins from the Iron Age to AD 1180 which have been modified in any way, including by a single piercing, are now thought to fulfil the criteria for Treasure because they should be regarded as single precious metal objects. This item was recorded before the advice was clarified, otherwise it would have been reported as potential Treasure.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 259
Date to: Circa AD 268
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.59 g
Diameter: 19.89 mm
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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]
Obverse description: Radiate bust right with piercing at 3pm
Obverse inscription: IMP C POSTVMVS P [F] AVG
Reverse description: Serapis standing left, holding spear across body, right arm raised
Reverse inscription: SE[R]API C-OMITI AVG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- Cunetio : 2421
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
Parish or ward: Southease (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TQ4206
Four figure Latitude: 50.83611762
Four figure longitude: 0.01522909
1:25K map: TQ4206
1:10K map: TQ40NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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