ASHM-A74A0B: Roman coin; nummus of Theodosius

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Unique ID: ASHM-A74A0B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Theodosius (AD 379-395), dating to the period AD 388-392. Reverse type VICTORI-(A AVGGG). Reece period 21. Probably mint of Trier. Probably RIC IX 98b.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 388
Date to: Circa AD 392

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 13.8 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD180

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: Theodosius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: DN THEODO-SIVS[...]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left.
Reverse inscription: VICTORI-A A[...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIA AVGGG
Reverse mint mark: -/-//illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IX 98b

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: ASHM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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