DOR-D6CF59: Roman coin: radiate of Carausius

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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-D6CF59

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy radiate of Carausius dating to AD 286 - 293 (Reece period 14). PAX AVG reverse showing Pax standing left holding a branch. The coin is bent into a curve.
Date: Roman
Diameter: 20.81 mm
Weight: 1.75 g
Die axis. 6

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
Weight: 1.75 g
Diameter: 20.81 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 019536

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Carausius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Bust facing right, radiate
Obverse inscription: [IMP C CARAV]SIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding branch
Reverse inscription: [PAX] AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: Weymouth and Portland (District)
Parish or ward: Upwey and Broadwey (District Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SY6685
Four figure Latitude: 50.66367136
Four figure longitude: -2.48242027
1:25K map: SY6685
1:10K map: SY65NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 2 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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