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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-710EAA

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman radiate of the emperor Carausius (AD286-293) dating to AD286-293 (Reece Period 14). Reverse type probably PAX AVG depicting Pax standing left holding a branch and a sceptre. Uncertain mint.

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
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 5427

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
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 bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP C]ARAVSIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Pax facing left holing vertical spear in right hand and olive branch in left hand.
Reverse inscription: [PAX] AVG
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Cotswold (District)
Parish or ward: Siddington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU0298
Four figure Latitude: 51.6807603
Four figure longitude: -1.97247176
1:25K map: SU0298
1:10K map: SU09NW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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

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