WMID-EC2C28: WMID-EC2C28: Roman coin: Nummus of uncertain emperor

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-EC2C28

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of uncertain Emperor, but probably during the period AD 300 to AD 400. Uncertain Reverse type. Mint unknown.

Diameter: 17.85 mm
Thickness: 1.30 mm
Weight: 1.3 grams

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 300
Date to: Circa AD 400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 17.85 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 21st March 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder's ref: 13

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 4th century
Obverse description: head facing right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: unclear
Reverse inscription: illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: unclear
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
Parish or ward: Lowick (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP9780
Four figure Latitude: 52.409415
Four figure longitude: -0.575432
1:25K map: SP9780
1:10K map: SP98SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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