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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-6A840B
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 333 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA type with a reverse depicting a wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Mint of Arles. RIC VII, p. 274; no. 373
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 333
Date to: Exactly AD 333
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.84 mm
Weight: 2.07 g
Diameter: 16.67 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 22432
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
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: Arelatum
Obverse description: Bust helmeted and robed facing left
Obverse inscription: VRBS ROMA
Reverse description: Wolf suckling twin babies with two stars above
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse mint mark: wreath//SCONST
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Chickerell CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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