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Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 348 to 350 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting Emperor left on galley, holding phoenix or victory on globe and standard with chi-rho on banner; Victory steering. Mint unclear.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 348
Date to: Exactly AD 350
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.4 mm
Weight: 5.04 g
Diameter: 22.6 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt 16725
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: DN CONS[...]
Reverse description: Emperor going left on galley, holding phoenix or victory on globe and standard with chi-rho on banner; Victory steering.
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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