HESH-B0FD87: Roman Coin: nummus of late 4th century date 354-387. Most probably House of Theodosius 378-387

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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-B0FD87

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Worn copper alloy nummus of late 4th century date 354-387. Most probably House of Theodosius 378-387.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 354
Date to: AD 387

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.04 g
Diameter: 15.4 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Late 4th/early 5th century
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Obverse description: Diademed bust facing right

Reverse description: Emperor raising kneeling woman
Reverse inscription: RE[PARTIO REPVB]

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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

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