2012-01-30 13:34:21 Toby 04bowmant 2012-01-31 12:09:00 Stephanie Smith stephaniesmith SUSS-69C5D2 COIN A group of twelve extremely worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman nummi, probably dating to between the 3rd-4th centuries AD. Although their poor condition makes a positive identification impossible, some detail remains on particular coins and will be noted in the following list. Listed in order of appearance in the photographs (left to right, from the top to bottom rows): Coin 1 (top row): No detail remaining. Measurements: 13.92 mm long, 13.29 mm wide, 2.05 mm thick; weight: 1.48 grams. Coin 2 (top row): Laureate or diademed head; possible coin of House of Contantine with city walls reverse type. Measurements: 14.29 mm long, 11.4 mm wide, 1.45 mm thick; weight: 0.83 grams. Coin 3 (top row): No detail remaining. Measurements: 16.81 mm long, 12.44 mm wide, 2 mm thick; weight: 1.29 grams. Coin 4 (top row): Highly abraded fragment; no detail remaining; possible 'minim'. Measurements: 7.64 mm diameter, 1.73 mm thick; weight: 0.34 grams. Coin 5 (middle row): No detail remaining. Measurements: 14.24 mm long, 12.6 mm wide, 1.81 mm thick; weight: 0.86 grams. Coin 6 (middle row): No detail remaining. Measurements: 13.8 mm diameter, 1.32 mm thick; weight: 0.99 grams. Coin 7 (middle row): Possible indication of laureate head. Measurements: 12.81 mm long, 12.57 mm wide, 1.69 mm thick; weight: 0.72 grams. Coin 8 (middle row): No detail remaining, extremely worn. Measurements: 12.81 mm long, 13.05 mm wide, 1.14 mm thick; weight: 0.69 grams. Coin 9 (bottom row): No detail remaining: Measurements: 13.66 mm diameter, 1.35 mm thick; weight: 0.98 grams. Coin 10 (bottom row): No detail remaining. Measurements: 12.20 mm diameter, 1.86 mm thick; weight: 0.98 grams. Coin 11 (bottom row): No detail remaining. Measurements: 15.28 mm diameter, 1.46 mm thick; weight: 1.13 grams. Coin 12 (bottom row): No detail remaining, possible standing military figure on reverse. Measurements: 12.39 mm long, 10.66 mm wide, 1.56 mm thick; weight: 0.8 grams. A group of twelve extremely worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman nummi, probably dating to between the 3rd-4th centuries AD. Although their poor condition makes a positive identification impossible, some detail remains on particular coins and will be noted in the following list. Listed in order... After consultation with National Advisor, Philippa Walton, this group of coins was not considered eligible under the Treasure Act because of its significant degree of dispersal around the central findspot recorded and in highly cultivated land. Copper alloy Struck or hammered ROMAN ROMAN ROMAN 200 400 Corroded Incomplete 2012-01-30 13:34:21 WEST SUSSEX HORSHAM FINDON POINT( ) TQ10NW TQ1109 29.06.2003 Metal detector Date listed is date submitted for recording. 12 SUSS Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.