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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-D16657
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II (323-361), FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type (Soldier spearing fallen horseman), uncertain mint, AD 354-361.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 354
Date to: Circa AD 361
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.61 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st August 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 020854
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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN CONST[AN]TIVS P[F AVG]
Reverse description: Soldier stood facing left spearing fallen horseman
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: Unclear
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
No references cited so far.
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