WMID-065148: Roman copper alloy nummus (obverse and reverse)

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-065148

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn and abraded copper alloy Roman nummus, AD 330 - AD 400, of uncertain emperor. Unclear reverse type, possibly a standing figure.

Diameter: 11.3 mm
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 0.6 g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 11.3 mm

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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: Nummus, uncertain ruler, c. 330-402
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: unclear
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Possible standing figure with left arm down
Reverse inscription: illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: unclear
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Harborough (District)
Parish or ward: South Kilworth (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP6082
Four figure Latitude: 52.43269403
Four figure longitude: -1.11891824
1:25K map: SP6082
1:10K map: SP68SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst out searching with a metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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