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Unique ID: NMS-FC8F73
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy radiate of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14), reverse TEMPORV[...], Felicitas standing left with caduceus and sceptre. C Mint, mintmark -/-//C. weight 2.70g. 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
Weight: 2.7 g
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 21st July 2014 - Monday 15th September 2014
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SMR reference number: 58588
Other reference: NMD092014
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Carausius
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: C mint (Uncertain, England)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CAR[...]
Reverse description: Felicitas standing left
Reverse inscription: TEMP-ORV[...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//C
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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