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Unique ID: FASAM-6D13F8
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy nummus of the House of Theodosius (Arcadius or Honorius), dating to AD 388-402 (Reece Period 21), SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Victory advancing left with trophy and captive. Mint unclear.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 388
Date to: Exactly AD 402
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.97 g
Diameter: 12 mm
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Other reference: Coin 46
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Theodosius
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: [ ] - VS P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, dragging captive and holding trophy. Not clear if there is a staurogram to the left
Reverse inscription: [SALVS REI PVB]LICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SALVS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: -//[ ... ]
Status: Regular
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