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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-2EB142
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-37), measuring 17mm in diameter with traces of silvering, some wear and corrosion.
Obverse: Helmeted cuirassed bust right
IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
Reverse: Two victories holding shield inscribed [VOT / PR], on altar
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP *//STR
Mint: Trier, AD 319
Reference: RIC 213
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 319
Date to: Circa AD 319
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 12th April 2010 - Monday 14th June 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 3379
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Obverse description: Helmeted cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
Reverse description: Two victories holding shield inscribed [VOT / PR], on altar
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: *//STR
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Durnford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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