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Unique ID: SUR-921E17
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14). [PAX] AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Mint unclear.
Notes:
Carausius
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
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 15.3 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Carausius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre
Reverse inscription: [PAX] AVG
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU5883
Four figure Latitude: 51.54292534
Four figure longitude: -1.16504412
1:25K map: SU5883
1:10K map: SU58SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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