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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1976,0203.4
Denomination
radiate
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Bust of Carausius, right, radiate, draped and cuirassed.
(obverse)
Abundantia standing, left, emptying cornucopia into modius.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Carausius
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
286-293
Production place
Minted in:
C mint
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Blackmoor
(Blackmoor hoard)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
6 o'clock
Weight:
4.96 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
RIC5 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol. 5. Part 1: Valerian I to Florian. Part 2: Probus to Diocletian
(189, p. 481)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
classical deity
allegory/personification
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Carausius
Representation of:
Abundantia
Acquisition date
1976
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1976,0203.4