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Unique ID: DOR-A46D89
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Nummus, probably of Theodora, dating to AD 337-341. PIETAS ROMANA type, depicting Pietas standing holding infant (Reece period 17). Date: Roman. Die axis: 12. Diameter: 16.46 mm, Weight: 2.45 g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.98 mm
Weight: 2.45 g
Diameter: 16.46 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCMS 017533
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. Hairstyle probably female
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Pietas standing holding infant
Reverse inscription: [PIETAS ROMANA]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: PIETAS ROMANA [Theodora]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: Weymouth and Portland (District)
Parish or ward: Upwey and Broadwey (District Ward)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SY6585
Four figure Latitude: 50.6636119
Four figure longitude: -2.49656847
1:25K map: SY6585
1:10K map: SY65SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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