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Unique ID: SF-F33FFC
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy Roman radiate, probably of Carausius, dating to the period c.AD 286-93 (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Send to Sam and Andrew.
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: 2.02 mm
Weight: 3.16 g
Diameter: 19.68 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st March 2019
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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: Probably
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CA[...]
Reverse description: Figure advancing left.
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.