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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-A39253
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy nummus (cut half) of Constantine I (306-37), Camp gate and two turrets reverse, Probably Trier, AD.326. RIC VII, p.209, c.f.475 Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 1.25g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 326
Date to: Exactly AD 326
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.25 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd August 2009
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Entry 020497
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-[]
Reverse description: Camp gate and two turrets
Reverse inscription: []TIAE AVGG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: -//[]R?(crecent with dot)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Ilchester
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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