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COIN
Unique ID: HESH-FFC975
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Nummus of the House of Theodosius (388-425 AD), or later, probably struck in Rome c. 423-35 AD.
The style of the Victory, the possible P on the reverse and the thick module suggest this coin post dates 410 AD. It could even be an issue of 423-35 struck for Valentinian III or Johannes
Reece Period: 22
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 423
Date to: Circa AD 435
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.8 mm
Weight: 1.75 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: Possibly
Reece period: Period 22 [402-445]
Obverse description: Possible traces of bust
Reverse description: Crude Victory advancing left holding trophy and dragging captive
Reverse inscription: [SALVS REIPBLICAE or VICTORIA AVGG(G)]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: P? - // [...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Ludford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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