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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-E954D7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constans, VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse (two victories standing facing inwards, each holding up a small wreath), minted at Trier, AD 341-346, LRBC pt I no.140.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 341
Date to: Circa AD 346
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 15.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 22nd August 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 020852
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: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust facing right wearing diadem with pears and rosettes
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-S [PF] AVG
Reverse description: Two victorys standing facing each other, each holding up a small wreath
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE [DD AVG]G Q NN
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: leaf//TRP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- LRBC : I 140
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Ilchester
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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