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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-DA8986
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published 
Roman copper alloy radiate of Allectus dating to the period AD 293 to 296 (Reece period 14). FIDES MILI reverse type depicting a Fides standing left holding two standards. 'C' mint, S P//C. RIC V pt. II p.565, no 70var. This is the only example of this coin in Sam Moorhead's Corpus for RIC.
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: National importance
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 293
Date to: Exactly AD 296
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 3.29 g
Diameter: 22.4 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 16738
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Allectus
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 facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP C ALLECTVS PI FE AVG
Reverse description: Fides standing facing left holding a vertical standard in each hand.
Reverse inscription: FIDE[S] MILI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: S/P//C
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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