HESH-7D1A95: Roman Coin: Nummus of the 4th Century

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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-7D1A95

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Nummus of the 4th Century,

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 350
Date to: AD 400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.62 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 1840

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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: Uncertain - 4th century
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped diadem crowned bust (possibly female) facing right
Obverse inscription: AELEV DO[M]IN[A]
Reverse description: Seated figure (probably emperor) on throne with cross (+) to right hand ide of throne
Reverse inscription: GLORIA [ ...]RVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Leominster

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Agricultural or drainage work
Discovery circumstances: Discovered by agricultural workers (Irish Potato pickers)
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: HESH
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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