SOM-B760EC: Roman coin: radiate of Carausius

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-B760EC

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Roman copper alloy radiate of Carausius dating to the period AD 286 to 293 (Reece period 14). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre. C Mint, S C//-. RIC V, pt 2, p. 504, cf. 476. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 4.16 g
Diameter: 25.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 27th September 2014 - Saturday 27th September 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 17042, finders ref JP 11

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]
Mint or issue place: C mint (Uncertain, England)
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP C CARAVSI(VS P) AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing facing left holding branch out with right hand and vertical sceptre in left
Reverse inscription: [PA]X AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: S-C//[ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : V, pt 2 476

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: West Knoyle CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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