Record ID: SWYOR-E8E314 - ROMAN coin

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Unique ID: SWYOR-E8E314

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Roman coin; radiate of Carausius

A copper alloy Roman coin; a radiate of Carausius (286 - 293), Wolf and Twins reverse type, minted at the RSR mint. The reverse legend seems to be blundered, so this may be a contemporary copy. Compare Normanby number 1562.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 2.29 mm
Weight: 3.65 g
Diameter: 20.94 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]
Surface Treatment: Silvered [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, draped and cuirassed bust right, viewed from front
Obverse inscription: IM(P CARAVSIVS P F) AV[sic]
Reverse description: Twins suckling form a she wolf
Reverse inscription: RONOV[...]C
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reverse mintmark: RSR
Status: Contemporary copy

Coin references

Normanby : 1562

Spatial data

Region: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: North Lincolnshire
District: North Lincolnshire
Parish: Appleby

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SE9416
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th October 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Amy Downes - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Amy Downes - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1635

References cited

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