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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-0C0751
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 322
Date to: Ante AD 323
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.59 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2000
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Entry 020178
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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse description: Globe set on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: .PTR.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : VII p. 197, no. 368
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Melbury Osmond CP
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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