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COIN
Unique ID: BH-07C0AA
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus of uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD c. 300 - 402.
Diameter: 14.9mm; thickness: 1mm. Weight: 0.8g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 300
Date to: Exactly AD 402
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 14.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 3rd August 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 14/112 - 4
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: Uncertain - 4th century
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: (Laureate/diademed) bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: Great Chishill
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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