SOM-352D41: Roman Coin: Radiate of Carausius (Possibly)

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-352D41

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper alloy radiate, probably of Carausius, AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). PAX AVG reverse type, depicting Pax standing left with a vertical septre.

The flan feels unusually thick and bulbous, and although it is largely obscured the lettering appears fairly crude..

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: 2.6 mm
Weight: 3.43 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 017417

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 bust right
Obverse inscription: [I]MP C [C]AR[...]
Reverse description: Pax with vertical sceptre and no visible mint marks
Reverse inscription: PA[X AVG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Martock CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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