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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-D5EF86
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of The House of Constantine, VRBS ROMA type (wolf suckling twins reverse), mint unclear, 330-337 AD
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 337
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 2.01 g
Diameter: 15.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 3rd January 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC 020767
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]
Mint or issue place: Ambianum
Obverse description: Helmeted and robed bust facing left
Obverse inscription: VRB[S ROM]A
Reverse description: Wolf suckling twins with two stars above
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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: Alvediston
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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