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Unique ID: SOM-45D023
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 319
Date to: AD 320
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.82 mm
Weight: 1.93 g
Diameter: 18.16 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 7th December 2009
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Other reference: Entry 020532
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: High-crested helmeted, cuirassed, bust l. with spear across r. shoulder.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTIN VS AVG
Reverse description: Two victories holding a shield over an altar (altar type b)
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: //PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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