Record ID: LON-FAAE56 - ROMAN coin

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COIN

Unique ID: LON-FAAE56

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of A Roman copper alloy coin: radiate probably of Carausius (AD286-293).

A Roman copper alloy coin: radiate probably of Carausius (AD286-293). Reverse: PAX AVG.

Obverse: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP [CARAVSIVS PF] AVG
Reverse: Pax standing holding branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left
Reverse inscription: [PA]X A[VG]
Mint mark: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6.00

Dimensions: diameter: 22.06mm; weight: 3.38g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 286
Date to: Circa AD 293

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 3.38 g
Diameter: 22.06 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Carausius [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP [CARAVSIVS PF] AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing holding branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left
Reverse inscription: [PA]X A[VG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reverse mintmark: Illegible
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Greater London
District: Tower Hamlets
Parish: Tower Hamlets

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TQ3380
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Method of discovery: Other chance find [scope notes]
General landuse: Open fresh water [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Running water [scope notes]

Rally details.

This object was found at Tower foreshore COLAS open weekend held Saturday 17th July 2010 - Sunday 18th July 2010

Personal details

Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [view all attributed records]

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