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Unique ID: PUBLIC-E75714
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Theodosius I (379-95) dating to AD 388-95 (Reece period 21). Obverse: D N THEODO-SIVS P F [AVG], Diademed and draped bust right. VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. 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 395
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 2nd March 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: Theodosius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: D N THEODO-SIVS P F [AVG]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: VICTOR-IA AVGG[G]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIA AVGGG
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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