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Unique ID: NLM-F351FD
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy coin. Radiate of Carausius (286-293), Reece period 14
Obverse description: Bullnecked radiate bust cuirassed right, seen from front, pelloidal beard.
Obverse inscription: [--]ARAV[--]
Reverse description: Draped figure standing left cradling cornucopiae and with diagonal spear/sceptre in extended right hand
Reverse inscription: [--]N A[--]
Diameter: 19.3mm, Weight: 2.39gms, die axis: 6
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: 2.39 g
Diameter: 19.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 26th August 2021
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Other reference: NLM47550
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]
Obverse description: Bullnecked radiate bust cuirassed right, seen from front, pelloidal beard
Obverse inscription: [--]ARAV[--]
Reverse description: Draped figure standing left cradling cornucopiae and with diagonal spear/sceptre in extended right hand
Reverse inscription: [--]N A[--]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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