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Unique ID: LVPL-E30147
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy nummus of Constans, (337-350AD).
Obverse: ..ONSTA..; pearl diadem bust right.
Reverse: [VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN]; two Victories holding wreaths, standing facing each other.
In exergue: TRS
347-8AD. RIC no. 195.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 347
Date to: Circa AD 348
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 14.65 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st August 2010
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Pearl diadem bust right.
Obverse inscription: ..ONSTA..
Reverse description: Two Victories holding wreaths, standing facing each other.
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: TRS
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.