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KENT-C41346: KENT-C41346 Roman coin obverse

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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-C41346

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published Find published

Roman copper alloy coin, possible a 3rd century radiate, but more likely a 4th century nummus. Fabric suggests it could be a late Constantinian or Valentinianic coin.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 402

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.76 mm
Weight: 1.58 g
Diameter: 15.86 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st April 2003

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 4th century
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Illegible
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Illegible except for cirle - a shield? - and the remains of a standing figure
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse mint mark: Illegible

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Swale (District)
To be known as: Sheldwich

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: KENT
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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