DOR-8CBF2C: Copper alloy radiate of Allectus

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Unique ID: DOR-8CBF2C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy radiate of Allectus dating to AD 293-296. (Reece period 14). VIRTVS AVG (galley rowing left) reverse type. London Q mint. RIC VII, no.55.
Date: Roman.
Diameter: 20.89mm.
Weight: 2.15g.
Die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.15 g
Diameter: 20.89 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS- 019466/12

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]
Obverse description: Bust, radiate, right, cuirassed.
Obverse inscription: IMP C ALLECTVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Galley rowing right.
Reverse inscription: [VIRTVS] AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: Q
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: North Dorset (District)
Parish or ward: Blandford St. Mary (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST8503
Four figure Latitude: 50.82634088
Four figure longitude: -2.21433573
1:25K map: ST8503
1:10K map: ST80SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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