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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-4AB9C4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy nummus probably of Constans, VICTORIAE DD AVGG QNN (two victories holding wreaths) reverse type, possibly minted at Arles or Trier (possible pinecone in field), 343-348 AD.

Notes:

Recorded by a volunteer on behalf of the Taynton Metal Detecting Club

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 343
Date to: Circa AD 348

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 14 mm

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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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Rosette-diademed and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANS PF AVG]
Reverse description: Two victories facing each other holding a small wreath each
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD AVG QNN]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: possible pinecone // [...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Forest of Dean (District)
Parish or ward: Dymock (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO7130
Four figure Latitude: 51.967712
Four figure longitude: -2.423523
1:25K map: SO7130
1:10K map: SO73SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: taynton metal detector club

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Audit data

Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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