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Unique ID: HAMP-95C8EB
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 348-350 (Reece period 18). Probably a [FEL TEMP REPARATIO] reverse type depicting the emperor in a galley with a standard, holding a phoenix or Victory. Mint unclear.
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Recorded from details emailed by the finder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 348
Date to: Circa AD 350
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.11 mm
Weight: 1.64 g
Diameter: 15.05 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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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: House of Constantine
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bust, right.
Obverse inscription: [...]A[...]
Reverse description: Emperor in a galley with a standard, holding a phoenix or Victory.
Reverse inscription: [...]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: -//[...]
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU3133
Four figure Latitude: 51.09547531
Four figure longitude: -1.55869367
1:25K map: SU3133
1:10K map: SU33SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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