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COIN
Unique ID: SF-2D9AAA
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy Roman nummus probably of Theodora (AD 337-341), dating to the period c. AD 337-350 (Reece Period 17). Probably PIETAS ROMANA reverse type depicting Pietas standing left suckling child. Reverse legend is illegible. Obverse depicts bust right. Obverse legend illegible. Mint unknown. Mint mark illegible.
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: Circa AD 350
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.52 mm
Weight: 1.43 g
Diameter: 14.81 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Telegraph - 3rd Field on Left
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: Theodora
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Pietas standing left suckling child
Reverse inscription: illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: PIETAS ROMANA [Theodora]
Reverse mint mark: illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Forest Heath (District)
To be known as: Icklingham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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