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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-50070E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A copper alloy nummus of Crispus, dating to the period AD 322-325 (Reece period 16). Reverse type: DOMINOR NOSTROR CAESS depicting a wreath around 'VOT/X'. Mint of Ticinum. RIC Vol VII, p. 381, no. 170
Sear 3818.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: With finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 322
Date to: Exactly AD 325
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 19th October 2014
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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: Crispus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Ticinum
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [CRI]SPVS-[NOB CAES]
Reverse description: Wreath around 'VOT/X'.
Reverse inscription: [DOMINOR NO]STOR CAES[S]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: DOMINOR NOSTROR CAESS
Reverse mint mark: Crescent//S[T]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Pitching Piece
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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