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Unique ID: OXON-31C0F1
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman coin: A copper-alloy radiate of Allectus dating to the period AD 293 to 296 (Reece Period 15). Reverse unclear. Mint is a 'C' or 'G' mint, either Colchester or Gloucester. TEMPORA FELICIT reverse depicting Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC Vol. V, p. 568, No. 117.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 293
Date to: Exactly AD 296
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.12 g
Diameter: 22.62 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2021 - Tuesday 5th October 2021
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Other reference: Object Entry Form: 2586
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Allectus
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: C mint (Uncertain, England)
Obverse description: Bust facing right, wearing a radiate crown.
Obverse inscription: IMP C ALLECT[VS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse inscription: TEMPORA FELICIT
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
RIC Identifier: RIC V Allectus 117
Fourth Century reverse type: TEMPORVM FELICITAS
Reverse mint mark: S / P // C or G
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU1580
Four figure Latitude: 51.51872375
Four figure longitude: -1.78521171
1:25K map: SU1580
1:10K map: SU18SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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