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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-4483E3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A slightly worn late 3rd-century Roman copper-alloy radiate of Allectus (AD 293-6) (Reece Period 14), MONETA AVG, Moneta standing left with scales and cornucopiae. C Mint, S P//C. RIC V, p. 566, no. 82. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 293
Date to: AD 296
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 22.25 mm
Width: 20.85 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 3.375 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st November 2008 - Thursday 12th February 2009
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: E2580
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: Bearded bust radiate and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP C ALLECTVS P F I AVG
Reverse description: Moneta standing left holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left
Reverse inscription: MONE-TA AVG
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: S P//C
Coin references
- RIC : V.ii 82 (p. 566)
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Thruxton CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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