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Unique ID: IOW-79C775
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine: VRBS ROMA; Wolf and Twins; Mint unclear, AD 330-5. Reece period 17.
Notes:
The branch on the reverse tells us the coin was struck at Trier or Arles.
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: 1.34 g
Diameter: 15.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 13th June 2010
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Other reference: IOW2010-1-350
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left
Obverse inscription: VRBS ROMA;
Reverse description: Wolf and Twins
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse mint mark: branch//...
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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