HESH-B0B205: Roman Coin: nummus of house of Theodosius, probably of Arcadius 388-408

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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-B0B205

Object type certainty: Certain
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Much worn bronze nummus of house of Theodosius, probably of Arcadius 388-408

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 388
Date to: AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.95 g
Diameter: 12.1 mm

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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: House of Theodosius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Obverse inscription: Worn draped bust right

Reverse inscription: Indistinct possible victory

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely 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
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: HESH
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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