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COIN
Unique ID: BH-16C2F7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus, probably of the House of Valentinian and dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece period 19). Uncertain reverse.
Diameter: 15.5mm; thickness: 1.2mm. Weight: 1.1g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 15.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 15/43 - 5
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 Valentinian
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Colesden
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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