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COIN
Unique ID: SUSS-13F4C4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A very worn and corroded Roman copper-alloy nummus of an uncertain fourth century emperor dating to c. AD 330-402. Uncertain reverse type, unknown mint. This coin has suffered moderate circumferential losses and appears to have been off-struck resulting in further loss of the legend.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 402
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.15 g
Diameter: 15.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th July 2011
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Nummus, uncertain ruler, c. 330-402
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: DN [...]
Reverse description: Indiscernible
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Arun (District)
To be known as: Angmering CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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