WREX-9A49B7: Worn copper alloy Roman Nummus of Theodora (AD337-340)

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COIN

Unique ID: WREX-9A49B7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of Theodora (AD 337-341), dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece period 17).
Obverse: FL M[...], Draped bust right.
Reverse: [PIETAS ROMANA], Pietas standing carrying infant.
Probably Mint of Trier: -//.[T?]RS[.]

Diameter: 12.8mm; weight: 0.8g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 337
Date to: Exactly AD 340

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 12.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 8th November 2017 - Wednesday 7th February 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Wrexham museum entry receipt 1257

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Theodora
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: FL M[...]

Reverse description: Pietas standing carrying infant
Reverse inscription: [PIETAS ROMANA]

Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//.[T?]RS[.]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Hart (District)
To be known as: Odiham

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found while metal detecting.

References cited

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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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