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Unique ID: IOW-5C0629
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Theodosius dating to the period AD 388-395 (Reece period 21). VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint unclear. Mintmark: -//...
Obverse: [ ]; Diademed bust right
Reverse: [VICTORIA AVGGG]; Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Diameter: 12.9mm. Weight: 0.70g. DA=12:7.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 388
Date to: Exactly AD 395
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 12.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 31st March 2014
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Other reference: IOW2014-3-45
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Theodosius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Obverse description: Diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIA AVGGG]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIA AVGGG
Reverse mint mark: -//…
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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