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COIN
Unique ID: ESS-C14E24
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Theodosius dating to AD388 - AD402 (Reece Period 21). reverse depicts Victory advancing left. Uncertain mint.
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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 388
Date to: Circa AD 402
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.05 g
Diameter: 14 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Finder's Reference 034-C0158
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: Certain
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Obverse description: Diademed draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: DN THEODO[...]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: West Wickham Parish
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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