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Unique ID: BERK-3D5D37
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 307-337). SARMATIA DEVICTA reverse, probably struck between AD 318-324. Sear (1988) 3880.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 324
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.46 mm
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 17.49 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st January 2007 - Wednesday 2nd February 2011
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Other reference: 2010.690
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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 bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTA[NTINVS...]
Reverse description: Victory going right treading on captive
Reverse inscription: SARMATIA DEVICTA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SARMATIA DEVICTA
Reverse mint mark: [...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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