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COIN
Unique ID: ESS-C344C3
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Theodora dating to AD337 - AD340 (Reece Period 17). PIETAS ROMANA reverse type depicting Pietas holding child. Mint of Trier. RIC vol. VIII, no. 43.
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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 337
Date to: Circa AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.26 g
Diameter: 15 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Finder's Reference 034-C0227
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: Theodora
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Obverse description: Mantled bust facing right
Obverse inscription: FL MAX THEO[DORAE AVG]
Reverse description: Pietas standing facing forward holding child
Reverse inscription: [PIET]AS ROMANA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PIETAS ROMANA [Theodora]
Reverse mint mark: Cross/-//[TR]
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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