WMID-7FD076: Roman coin: nummus (probably) of a 4th century emperor (obverse and reverse)

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-7FD076

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete struck/ hammered copper alloy probable nummus, dating to the 4th century and possibly minted in London (diameter: 19mm; thickness: 0.5mm; weight: 1.9g). The coin is in a worn and corroded condition.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 300
Date to: Ante AD 400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 21st February 2006

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 4th century
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: None remaining.
Reverse description: Figure standing, probably facing left.
Reverse inscription: None remaining.
Reverse mint mark: [ ]ON

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Bromsgrove (District)
Parish or ward: Alvechurch (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP0573
Four figure Latitude: 52.355042
Four figure longitude: -1.928011
1:25K map: SP0573
1:10K map: SP07SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
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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Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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