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Unique ID: SWYOR-8C9344
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman coin: a nummus of Constans (333 - 350 AD), Two Victories holding wreaths type (347 - 348 AD). It is 15mm in diameter and 1.6mm thick. It weighs 1.46gm. The mint mark appears to read D / TAR but this is not a recorded mint mark. It is probably from Trier or Arles.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 347
Date to: Exactly AD 348
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.46 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 21st December 2011 - Wednesday 21st December 2011
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Other reference: Doncaster 00984
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: A diademed and cuirassed bust of the emperor, facing right.
Obverse inscription: [CON]STAN-S PF AVG
Reverse description: Two victories, holding wreaths, standing facing each other.
Reverse inscription: [VICT]O[RIAE DD AVGGQ NN]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: (D / TAR)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TF0594
Four figure Latitude: 53.432338
Four figure longitude: -0.421036
1:25K map: TF0594
1:10K map: TF09SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.