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Unique ID: WILT-870D55
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman radiate probably of Carausius dating to c AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). PAX AVG reverse depicting Pax with vertical sceptre. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 286
Date to: Circa AD 293
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.94 g
Diameter: 18.49 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 5329
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Carausius
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: IMP C CAR]AVSIVS PF [AVG]
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding a vertical sceptre.
Reverse inscription: PA[X AVG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: [F]/O//[ ... ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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