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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-F71AD9

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Theodora dating to 337-341 AD (Reece period 17) PIETAS ROMANA reverse type depicting Pietas standing holding infant. Uncertain mint.

Date: Roman.

Diameter: 12.9mm.

Thickness: 1.7mm.

Weight: 0.92g.

Die axis: 12

Subsequent actions

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 341

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 0.92 g
Diameter: 12.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th September 2011

Rally details.

This object was found at Norden 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: FRS/17

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]
Obverse description: Draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [- - - - - -]DORAE AVG
Reverse description: Pietas standing, carrying infant.
Reverse inscription: [PIETAS ROMANA]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PIETAS ROMANA [Theodora]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: Purbeck (District)
Parish or ward: Corfe Castle (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SY9482
Four figure Latitude: 50.63766043
Four figure longitude: -2.08620704
1:25K map: SY9482
1:10K map: SY92SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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