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Unique ID: DENO-BC8822
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A copper-alloy radiate of Allectus (AD 293-296) (Reece Period 14) PAX AVG reverse type showing Pax standing left with transverse sceptre and olive branch. Mint of London, S A//ML. RIC V, pt 2, p. 561, no. 33. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 293
Date to: Circa AD 296
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 21.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st May 2013 - Tuesday 1st October 2013
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Other reference: Derby E7842
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Allectus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left with transverse sceptre and olive branch
Reverse inscription: PAX AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: S/A//ML
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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