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Unique ID: NARC-F59F1D
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete copper-alloy Nummus of Constantius Gallus as Caesar dating to the period AD 351-354 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint.
Diameter: 14.90mm, Thickness: 2.23mm, Weight: 2.3g.
The coin is missing small portions of its outer flan.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 351
Date to: Circa AD 354
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.23 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 14.9 mm
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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: Constantius Gallus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Draped bareheaded bust right
Obverse inscription: [DNCONSTANTI/VSNOBCAES]
Reverse description: Soldier spearing a fallen horseman
Reverse inscription: [FELTEMPRE/PARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TF3310
Four figure Latitude: 52.67139595
Four figure longitude: -0.03448324
1:25K map: TF3310
1:10K map: TF31SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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