LVPL-466C35: Fragment of copper alloy nummus dating to the Roman period.

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COIN

Unique ID: LVPL-466C35

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Fragment of a copper alloy nummus dating to the Roman period, (43-410AD). Emperor unknown. Obv: worn; unclear. Rev: worn; unclear.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 300
Date to: AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.25 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 13.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st August 2009

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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: Uncertain (AD 260 - 402)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Unclear.
Obverse inscription: Worn.
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: Worn.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Wantage

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst on metal detecting rally.
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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