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COIN

Unique ID: BUC-A51DBB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn Roman copper alloy nummus dating from the 4th century. The reverse is possibly SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, dating from 364-78. The coin is extremely worn.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 300
Date to: Circa AD 400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.91 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 28th September 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: AYBCM 4772

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain (AD 260 - 402)
Obverse description: diademed bust right
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm possibly
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
District: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Castlethorpe (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP8043
Four figure Latitude: 52.07958892
Four figure longitude: -0.83403465
1:25K map: SP8043
1:10K map: SP84SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Date find submitted for recording
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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