OXON-DFC154: Roman coin: Radiate of Carausius

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Unique ID: OXON-DFC154

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete silver wash copper alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 287-293), dating to the period AD 289-290. Reece Period 14. PAX AVG reverse type depitcing Pax standing left with branch and vertical sceptre. F-O across fields, mintmark ML. cf. RIC V-II, 101; Sear 13639A.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 289
Date to: Circa AD 290

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 4.2 g
Diameter: 23.4 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2018.598

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]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CARAVSIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left, holding branch and vertical sceptre. F-O across fields
Reverse inscription: PAX AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: F / O // ML
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Chaddleworth

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: OXON
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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