BH-328576: Roman coin: nummus of The House of Theodosius

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-328576

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of The House of Theodosius; VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type, AD 388 - 402. The coin is very worn. It measures 11.2mm in diameter, 1.7mm thick and weighs 1.05g.

Class: Nummus

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 388
Date to: AD 402

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 1.05 g
Diameter: 11.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th August 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 08/86 - 200

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 description: Diademed bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, carrying [wreath] and palm.
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIA] AVG[GG]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Odell

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: With finder.
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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