BH-054208: Roman coin: nummus of Theodosius I

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-054208

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Theodosius I (AD 379-395) dating to the period AD 379-383 (Reece period 20). VOT / X / MVLT / XX in wreath reverse type. Unclear mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 379
Date to: Circa AD 387

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.93 g
Diameter: 14.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st September 2020 - Sunday 15th August 2021

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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: Theodosius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN THE[OD]O-SIVS PF AV[G]
Reverse description: Inscription in wreath
Reverse inscription: VOT / X / MVLT / XX
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VOT / X / MVLT / XX
Reverse mint mark: [...]S[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Wallington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL2934
Four figure Latitude: 51.98948027
Four figure longitude: -0.12274292
1:25K map: TL2934
1:10K map: TL23SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Updated: 2 years ago

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