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Unique ID: YORYM-B133C8
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy radiate of Allectus dating to the period AD 293 - 296 (Reece Period 14). VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting a galley left with mast, cabin, probably 8 rowers; no waves. 'C' mint, QC. RIC V pt. II p.569, no.128. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 293
Date to: Circa AD 296
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 19.9 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Q radiate
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 and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Galley left with mast, cabin and probably 8 rowers; no waves
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: - // QC
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TA1769
Four figure Latitude: 54.10359247
Four figure longitude: -0.21210174
1:25K map: TA1769
1:10K map: TA16NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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