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COIN
Unique ID: ESS-0AF2D1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.14 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2005
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ID 4095
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
Obverse description: Diademed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN[...]
Reverse description: Figure standing
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Chelmsford (District)
To be known as: Broomfield
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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