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Unique ID: HAMP-9EB3EA
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326) as Caesar, dating to the period c.AD 323-324 (Reece period 16). CAESARV[M NOSTRORVM] reverse type depicting a wreath enclosing VOT/X. Mint of London. Cf. RIC VII Londinium 291.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 323
Date to: Circa AD 324
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.31 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th August 2020
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: IVL CRISPVS NOB C
Reverse description: Wreath enclosing VOT/X
Reverse inscription: CAESARV[M NOSTROR]VM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Reverse mint mark: - // PLON crescent
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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