NARC-5A63CD: NARC-5A63CD : Radiate : Allectus

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COIN

Unique ID: NARC-5A63CD

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A complete copper-alloy Radiate of Allectus, dating to the period AD 293-296 (Reece Period 14). Reverse type VIRTVS AVG, depicting galley sailing left. Mint of London. RIC V, pt 2, p. 563, no. 55.

Diameter: 19.28mm, Thickness: 1.88mm, Weight: 2.5g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 293
Date to: Circa AD 296

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.88 mm
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 19.28 mm

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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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Galley left with mast, ram and cabin; four crew, five oars and steering oar; waves.
Reverse inscription: VIRTVSAVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: //QL
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : V, pt 2 p. 563, no. 55

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: Kettering (District)
To be known as: Near Kettering

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Mattingly, H. and Sydenham, E.A.	1962	Roman Imperial Coinage V Part II: Probus to Amandus	London	Spink and Son Ltd	563	55

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Created: 3 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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