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Unique ID: BH-467DCA
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD c. 300-402.
Diameter: 14.8mm; thickness: 1.2mm. Weight: 0.85g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 300
Date to: Exactly AD 402
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 0.85 g
Diameter: 14.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 31st October 2014
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Other reference: Ver 15/105 - 6
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 4th century
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: (Laureate/diademed) bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.