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COIN
Unique ID: YORYM-30171B
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy radiate of Carausius dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece Period 13). (AEQVITAS AVG) reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales and a cornucopia. Unattributed Mint. Probably double struck.
RIC V, pt.2, p.526, cf.no.736.
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: 1.8 g
Diameter: 19.9 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: YMT : E05278
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: Radiate bust right.
Obverse inscription: [---]
Reverse description: Aequitas standing left holding scales and a cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: (AEQVITAS AVG)
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : 5 part 2 p. 526, no.736
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: North Yorkshire
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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