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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-2F72EE
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). [...] AVG reverse type depicting Pax(?) standing left holding branch and sceptre?
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
Thickness: 1.75 mm
Weight: 3 g
Diameter: 21.32 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 8th March 2018
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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 and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP CARAVSIVS [...]
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding branch and sceptre?
Reverse inscription: [PAX] AVG
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: - []//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (District)
To be known as: Greywell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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