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COIN
Unique ID: ASHM-534F8A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy radiate of Allectus, dating to the period AD 293-296. Reverse type VIRTUS AVG, galley. Reece period 14. Possibly mint of Gloucester.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
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
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ASHMBD1175
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 inscription: IMP C ALLECTVS [...]
Reverse description: galley
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS AVG
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: //QC
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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