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Unique ID: PUBLIC-89968A
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Theodora (AD 337-341), dating to the period c. AD 337-340 (Reece Period 17). PIETAS ROMANA reverse type depicting Pietas standing left suckling a child. Mint: Unknown
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 340
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.53 mm
Weight: 1.44 g
Diameter: 14.32 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 16th January 2017
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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: Theodora
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Draped bust right, with hair elaborately dressed
Obverse inscription: [FL] MA[X THEO]-DORAE AVG
Reverse description: Pietas standing left suckling child
Reverse inscription: [PIETAS ROMANA]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: PIETAS ROMANA [Theodora]
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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