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Unique ID: SF-95144B
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete copper alloy Roman radiate of Carausius, dating to the period AD c.286-93 (Reece period 14). PAX AVG reverse type, depicting Pax with olive branch and vertical sceptre. C mint.
c.f. RIC vol.V, pt.II, no.300
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: 2.13 mm
Weight: 2.64 g
Diameter: 21.66 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 18th November 2018
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Carausius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: C mint (Uncertain, England)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]S P F AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and vertical sceptre
Reverse inscription: PAX A-VG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: S/P//MLXXI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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