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COIN
Unique ID: DUR-E65B51
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (306-61), minted 337-40.
Reverse-VIRTVS AVGG NN; Emperor standing right holding spear and shield
Finders ref- Bag 1, no.23
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 13.6 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Bag 1, no.23
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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Diadem bust right
Obverse inscription: [...CON]STAN...
Reverse description: Emperor standing holding spear and shield
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS AVGG NN
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Newark and Sherwood (District)
Parish or ward: Collingham (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK8358
Four figure Latitude: 53.112737
Four figure longitude: -0.761462
1:25K map: SK8358
1:10K map: SK85NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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