LEIC-1073A3: LEIC-1073A3 Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-1073A3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (330-335). Reverse type wolf and twins. The object is in fair condition with a green patina.

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.66 g
Diameter: 16.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 6th April 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Roma facing left.
Obverse inscription: VR[BS] RO[MA]
Reverse description: She-wolf suckling two infants. Three stars in the field above.
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse mint mark: Not visible

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Rushcliffe (District)
To be known as: Willoughby on the Wolds

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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