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COIN
Unique ID: FAKL-D77967
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A very worn copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure left? Uncertain 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
Weight: 2.54 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: A428
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: Probably
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed(?) bust right
Obverse inscription: [...](AVSIV)[...]
Reverse description: Unclear reverse type possibly depicting a standing female figure facing left, draped, holding a staff (?) in her left hand, right arm raised to horizontal.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: York (Unitary Authority)
District: York (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Fulford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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