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Unique ID: IOW-9E60C2
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine; VRBS ROMA; Wolf and Twins; Mint of Trier, AD 330-5. Reece period 17.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 335
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.31 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 5th April 2010
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Other reference: IOW2010-2-157
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left
Reverse description: Wolf and twins
Reverse inscription: VRBS ROMA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse mint mark: -//[T]RP(?)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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