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Unique ID: BERK-30B27A
Object type certainty: Certain
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A very worn copper alloy Roman nummus (AE4) probably of Arcadius and dating to the period AD 388-402. Reece Period 21. SALVS REIPVBLICAE reverse type, uncertain mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 388
Date to: Circa AD 402
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 13.1 mm
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Other reference: OXPAS2016.519
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Arcadius
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Obverse description: Diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Victory advancing left dragging captive behind
Reverse inscription: [SALVS REI-PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SALVS REI PVBLICAE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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