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COIN
Unique ID: IOW-E4BBD3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Notes:
This coin is certainly from an Eastern mint, the other possible source being Heraclea. Coins from the East are scarce as site-finds in Britain.Find of note status
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2007 T225-17
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 330
Date to: AD 335
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.17 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th April 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2007 T225-17
Treasure case number: 2007 T225-17
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Nicomedia
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: …
Reverse description: Two soldiers and two standards
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: -//SM(N?)
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: West Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 0.01 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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