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COIN
Unique ID: SF-0457CE
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Allectus, dating to AD 293-296 (Reece Period 14). VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting a galley rowing left. C mint.
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
Thickness: 2.15 mm
Weight: 2.28 g
Diameter: 19.89 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 14th November 2016
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Q radiate
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 14 [275-296]
Mint or issue place: C mint (Uncertain, England)
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP C ALLECTVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Galley rowing left.
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -//QC
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Knodishall
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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