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Unique ID: PUBLIC-1F1AC6
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece period 14).Obverse: IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: PA-X AVG, Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre. This coin copies a coin of an Unattributed Mint - RIC V, pt. 2, p. 535, no. 880.
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: 1.65 mm
Weight: 3.97 g
Diameter: 23.04 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st October 2018
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Carausius
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Unattributed
Obverse description: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre.
Reverse inscription: PA-X AVG
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: - // -
Status: Contemporary copy
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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