Record ID: KENT-6DAC64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A probable modern copy of a copper alloy Roman radiate of Allectus dating to the period AD 293-96 (Reece Period 14). Reverse inscription: PROVIDENTIA AVG. Reverse image: Providentia standing left, holding a baton and a cornucopiae, globe at foot. Mint unclear - it migh be S P // (ML?) for London, but this type is very rare for London. It is more likely to be S P // (C) for C Mint which is much more common (cf RIC V, pt 2, p. 561, no. 35). The thickness and cast nature of the coin, indicate that this is a forgery and not contemporary to the Roman period. This coin has been included in …
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Playden', grid reference and parish protected.