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COIN
Unique ID: BUC-714946
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A corroded copper-alloy nummus, dating to the period AD c.330-402.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 402
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 17.79 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 16th October 2014
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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: Nummus, uncertain ruler, c. 330-402
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [...]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
To be known as: Quainton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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