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Unique ID: SF-B68CB6
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy Roman nummus, probably of the House of Theodosius, dating to the period AD 388-402 (Reece period 21). Possibly SALVS REI PVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left, dragging captive and holding trophy over shoulder. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 388
Date to: Exactly AD 402
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.38 mm
Weight: 1.84 g
Diameter: 12.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2016
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Diademmed bust right
Obverse inscription: Unclear
Reverse description: Possibly Victory advancing left, dragging captive and holding trophy over shoulder;
Reverse inscription: [SALVS REI PVB]LICA[E]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SALVS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: -/-//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.