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COIN
Unique ID: BH-FCCB01
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus of Arcadius, dating to the period AD 388-402 (Reece period 21). SALVS REI PVBLICAE reverse depicting Victory advancing left, holding trophy and dragging captive.
Dimensions: diameter: 13.8mm; thickness: 1.3mm. Weight: 1.21g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 388
Date to: Exactly AD 402
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.21 g
Diameter: 13.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st June 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 13/68 - 7
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: Arcadius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N ARCADIVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding trophy and dragging captive.
Reverse inscription: SALVS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SALVS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: - //[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (District)
To be known as: St Mary Bourne
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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