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Unique ID: SF-44CFC7
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Allectus (AD 293-296), dating to AD 293-296 (Reece Period 14). AEQVITAS AVG reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scale and cornucopiae; S P in the field. Mint of Camulodunum. As RIC V, part II, p;. 564, no. 63.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 293
Date to: Circa AD 296
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.22 mm
Weight: 4.17 g
Diameter: 22.91 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Radiate (antoninianus)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Allectus
Mint or issue place: C mint (Uncertain, England)
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Aequitas standing left holding scale and cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: AEQVITAS AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: S P//C
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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