Catalogue Finding Number | WYHER/8540 |
Office record is held at | Historical Environment Record, West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service |
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Title | Roman Coin |
Description | Struck or hammered Roman copper alloy nummus, probably a contemporary copy, possibly in name of Gratian. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bust facing right, pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed with the inscription [...?ATIAN...]AVG. the reverse side depicts Victory walking or running left holding wreath and has the inscription SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE. The coin also has the mintmark //[...]CON. Discovered by a metal detectorist around 01/01/1984. Diameter 17.9mm, weight 1.87g PAS Ref: SWYOR 492501 |
Date | 21st century |
Extent | contact the West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service for information on what is available |
Level | Item |