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Unique ID: YORYM-344D26
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nummus probably of Constans, VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN, Trier, AD 347-8.
RIC VIII, p. 152, c.f. 199.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 347
Date to: Circa AD 348
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.32 mm
Weight: 1.07 g
Diameter: 16.29 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN[-- ]
Reverse description: Two victories
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: E // [-]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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