SF-09D91B: Roman coin: radiate of Carausius issued under the name of Maximianus I.

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-09D91B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293) issued under the name of Maximianus I (AD 286-305), dating to AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14). [PAX AV]G[GG] reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding transverse sceptre and branch. Mint of London. Cf RIC V, p. 355, no. 35.

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
Thickness: 2.13 mm
Weight: 1.67 g
Diameter: 19.76 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 8th March 2019

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Carausius
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [MAXI]MIANVS [...]
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding transverse sceptre and branch.
Reverse inscription: [PAX AV]G[GG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: S-P//MLXX[I]
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Leiston

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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