BH-9680E5: Roman coin: nummus of Theodosius I

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Unique ID: BH-9680E5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Theodosius I (AD.379-395), dating AD 388-402 (Reece Period 21). [VICTO]R-IA AVG[GG] reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Uncertain mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 388
Date to: Circa AD 402

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.21 g
Diameter: 13.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 26th September 2018 - Wednesday 26th September 2018

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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: Theodosius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Obverse description: Diademed bust, draped, facing right.
Obverse inscription: [...]SIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [VICTO]R-IA AVG[GG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIA AVGGG
Reverse mint mark: [...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Everton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL2049
Four figure Latitude: 52.1262918
Four figure longitude: -0.24847957
1:25K map: TL2049
1:10K map: TL24NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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