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Unique ID: SOM-7B10D5
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy radiate of Carausius dating to the period AD 286 to 293 (Reece period 14). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding olive branch and transverse sceptre. Mint of London, BE // MLXXI. RIC V pt. II p.474 Carausius 121. The coin is bent slightly down the centre. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 286
Date to: Exactly AD 293
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 2.75 g
Diameter: 23.7 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt 16725
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Carausius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP CARA[...]
Reverse description: Pax standing facing left holding up branch in her right hand and transverse sceptre in left
Reverse inscription: [P]AX AV[G]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: B/E//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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