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Unique ID: IOW-DBAD74
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Arcadius (383-408); VICTORIA AVGGG; Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm; Lyons, 388-395; Reece period 21.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 388
Date to: Exactly AD 395
Quantity: 1
Length: 13.4 mm
Width: 13.1 mm
Weight: 0.83 g
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 3rd July 2010
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SMR reference number: IWSMR: 2456
Other reference: IOW2010-2-350
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Arcadius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [D N A]RCADIVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: VICTORIA AVG[GG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIA AVGG
Reverse mint mark: //L[VGP]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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