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COIN
Unique ID: BERK-588593
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman nummus (AE2/3) of Constantine I (AD 307-337), to celebrate the 10th Imperial anniversary - possibly CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse, although mostly illegible.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 324
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.35 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 18.77 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Monday 28th June 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2010.404
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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [...CON]STANTINVS [AVG]
Reverse description: Wreath with VOT X in centre
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: Blewbury (Civil Parish)
References cited
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