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COIN
Unique ID: DENO-790424
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Arcadius (AD 383-408), dating to the period c.AD 395-402 (Reece period 21). VIRTVS EXERCITI reverse type showing Emperor left with spear, resting hand on shield and Victory to right with branch crowning the Emeror. Mint of Antioch (mintmark: ANTA). As RIC X, p. 247, no. 70.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 395
Date to: Circa AD 401
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 17.65 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012 - Saturday 30th June 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E7670
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: Arcadius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Mint or issue place: Antioch (Antakya, Turkey)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing left, head right holding shield and resting left hand on shield, Victory in right of field, holding a palm branch, crowns him.
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS EXERCITI
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC X Arcadius 70
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS EXERCITI
Reverse mint mark: -//ANTA
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Gedling (District)
To be known as: Ravenshead Area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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