ESS-7196A8: Copper alloy Roman nummus coin, 'Urbs Roma' issue

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-7196A8

Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy Roman nummus, 'Urbs Romas' issue.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 330
Date to: AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.74 g
Diameter: 17.62 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ID 4110

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust facing left
Obverse inscription: URBS ROMA

Reverse description: Wolf and twins

Reverse mint mark: PLC

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Braintree (District)
To be known as: Sible Hedingham

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

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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