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COIN
Unique ID: SUSS-D56852
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An extremely worn Roman AE4 nummus, probably of the 4th century and likely to be from the House of Constantine (c. 313-364 AD). It is possible to discern a draped and possibly cuirassed bust facing right on the obverse; the reverse may have a togate figure standing with a staff behind, pointing right. The condition of this coin makes further identification impossible.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 313
Date to: Circa AD 364
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 13.6 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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: missing
Reverse description: Standing figure with spear or staff pointing upwards right.
Reverse inscription: missing
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Near Glynd
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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