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Object Type
Museum number: 2007,4056.63
Denomination: radiate
Description: Copper alloy coin. (whole); Draped and cuirassed bust of Carausius, viewed from front. (obverse); ?Minerva standing left, holding branch and spear, shield at side. (reverse)
State
Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 286-293
Production place: Minted in: London (England)
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Elveden (Elveden hoard)
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 6 o'clock; Weight: 4.78 grammes
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments: Found in ceramic jar currently in Department of Prehistory and Europe registration number 2007,8052.1
Bibliographic references: RIC5 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol. 5. Part 1: Valerian I to Florian. Part 2: Probus to Diocletian (13,p.21) (type); Abdy et al 2010 / Coin Hoards from Roman Britain Volume XIII (18, p.174-185)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; classical deity
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Carausius; Representation of: Athena/Minerva
Acquisition name
Funder name
Acquisition date: 2007
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 2007,4056.63
Additional IDs: Treasure/PAS number: 2005T434 (Treasure number)

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