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Unique ID: DUR-D3D6B4
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nummus of the House of Theodosius, AD 388-402, VICTORIA AVGG, two Victories standing facing holding wreaths, altar below.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 388
Date to: Circa AD 402
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 11.97 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 18th May 2012
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing holding wreaths with altar below
Reverse inscription: VICTORIA AVGGG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIA AVGGG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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