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Unique ID: WAW-A93C57
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 85
Roman coin: A struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of House of Constantine (307 - 361 AD), possibly of IOVI CONSERVATORI reverse issue, of uncertain mint but probably minted between AD 321 - 324.
Obverse: Head facing right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse: Standing figure in centre, staff to right, kneeling figure to left.
Reverse inscription: illegible
Reece period: 16
Diameter: 14.52mm
Thickness: 1.57mm
Weight: 1.0 grams
Coin was photographed.
Notes:
Recorded in the field at Fosse Way RABI Rally 2010
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 321
Date to: Circa AD 324
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.57 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 14.52 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 12th September 2010
This object was found at Fosse Way RABI rally 2010
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Other reference: Fosse Way RABI 2010 / photo ID 85
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Head facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Standing figure in centre holding staff on right. Kneeling figure to left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Fourth Century reverse type: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Reverse mint mark: unclear
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Recorded at a rally
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.