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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-A1D015
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-93), PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing right hand raised holding branch, long vertical sceptre in left. Mint unknown, dating to AD 287-293 (Reece period 14).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 287
Date to: Circa AD 293
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 20 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st February 2016 - Monday 29th February 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 313
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Carausius
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate draped cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CARAVS[IVS P] F AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing right hand raised holding branch, long vertical sceptre in left
Reverse inscription: PAX AVG
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: -//
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Droxford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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