SF-93E0CB: Roman coin: radiate of Carausius

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-93E0CB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

An incomplete Roman copper-alloy radiate probably of Carausius (AD 286-293) dating to circa AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14). [ ... ], female personification (Salus?) standing left, holding patera and vertical sceptre. Mint unclear, but probably Unattributed Mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 286
Date to: Circa AD 293

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 1.81 g
Diameter: 18.57 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2020 - Monday 5th October 2020

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finders Ref: 6

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Carausius
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Unattributed
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ]
Reverse description: Unclear personification (Salus?) standing left, holding patera (and vertical sceptre)
Reverse inscription: [ ... ]
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: - // [ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Monk Soham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 3 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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