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Unique ID: LIN-977757
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of Constans, dating to the period AD 353-360 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman. Uncertain mint.
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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 353
Date to: Exactly AD 360
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.01 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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Other reference: SEoV: 8
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 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D] N CONSTAN-[S] P F A[VG]
Reverse description: Soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: [FEL] TEMP - [RE]PARA[TIO]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.