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COIN
Unique ID: HESH-816750
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin - probably a heavily worn nummus of 4th century date. Due to the condition further identification is impossible
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 300
Date to: Circa AD 400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 1.81 g
Diameter: 19.2 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SMS Entry Form: SHRMS: E.00297
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: Uncertain - 4th century
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Crowned head facing right
Reverse description: Uncertain - possibly wreath with writing within (VOT /IS / XX)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
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: worfield
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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