NLM-FD04BD: Roman Coin: Nummus of Theodora

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-FD04BD

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Theodora (337-341), Pietas Romana issue of 337-340, Trier mint, possibly RIC vol. 8 no. 43, Reece period 17

Obverse description: Bust coiffed and draped right

Reverse description: Pietas standing left suckling child

Reverse inscription: [PIETAS] ROMANA

In exergue: TRP

Diameter: 14.7mm, Weight: 1.55gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.55 g
Diameter: 14.7 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM40983

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: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust coiffed and draped right
Reverse description: Pietas standing left suckling child
Reverse inscription: [PIETAS] ROMANA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PIETAS ROMANA [Theodora]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : Vol. 8 No. 43

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Owston Ferry

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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