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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-2788B1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman (AD 330-31) copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-61), measuring 15mm. The nummus has a rough surface and some wear to it. It is also of Constantinopolis issue.
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Constantinople left + CONSTAN TINOPOLIS.
Reverse: Victory on prow + -/-//TRP*.
Mint: Trier
Reference: RIC 530p
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 331
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 15 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: WHM 1248
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
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 of Constantinople left.
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN TINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory on prow.
Reverse inscription: None
Reverse mint mark: -/-//TRPĪ
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : 530p
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Pewsey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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