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Unique ID: LEIC-332751
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nummus of Theodora, dating to the period AD 337-40 (Reece period 17). PIETAS ROMANA reverse type, featuring Pietas with an infant at her breast. Mint unclear.
Diameter: 13.8mm, thickness: 1.4mm, weight: 0.77g
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Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 337
Date to: Exactly AD 340
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 0.77 g
Diameter: 13.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 4th February 2014
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Theodora
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Mantled bust right
Obverse inscription: [FL MAX THEO-DORAE AVG]
Reverse description: Pietas with an infant at her breast
Reverse inscription: [PIETAS-ROMANA]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PIETAS ROMANA [Theodora]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SK7117
Four figure Latitude: 52.74596864
Four figure longitude: -0.94965856
1:25K map: SK7117
1:10K map: SK71NW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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