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PUBLIC-4B7538: Roman coin: Q-radiate of Allectus

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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-4B7538

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published Find published

A complete Roman copper alloy Q Radiate of Allectus (AD293-296) (REECE Period14). C mint. 

Coin is 19.04 mm diameter, Weighs 2.83 grams, and has a dark- green patina. It has a partial radial-crack at 10-0-clock on the Obverse side.

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

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: 1.78 mm
Weight: 2.83 g
Diameter: 19.04 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 5th August 2020

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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)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG
Reverse description: Galley right with mast, four rowers and no cabin, no waves
Reverse inscription: LAETITIA AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC V Allectus 125
Reverse mint mark: //QC
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Much Hadham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL4416
Four figure Latitude: 51.82407058
Four figure longitude: 0.08804241
1:25K map: TL4416
1:10K map: TL41NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Club Metal detecting activity
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 7 months ago
Updated: 5 months ago

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