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COIN
Unique ID: BH-59FD93
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus, probably of the House of Theodosius, dating to the period AD 383 - 395 (Reece periods 20 or 21). Probably VICTORIA AVGGG reverse depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Diameter: 13mm; thickness: 0.9mm. Weight: 0.84g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 383
Date to: Exactly AD 395
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 0.84 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 1980
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 14/108 - 51
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: House of Theodosius
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Obverse description: Diademed bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: (Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.)
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIA AVGGG]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIA AVGGG
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: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Albury
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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