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Unique ID: PUBLIC-818039
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c.AD 341-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type, depicting two facing Victories holding wreaths. Unclear mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 341
Date to: Circa AD 348
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 13.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 18th April 2021
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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 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Laureate, draped, bust right
Reverse description: Two facing Victories holding wreaths
Reverse inscription: [V]ICTORIAE D[D AVGG Q NN]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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