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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-AEDD05
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn copper-alloy 4th-century Roman nummus of Constantine I, 'VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP', two victories holding shield reverse, London mint (320 AD, Reece Issue Period 16; RIC no 166). This coin has suffered some circumferential losses.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 320
Date to: Exactly AD 320
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st December 2010 - Tuesday 30th November 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SP 018
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate helmetted and cuirassed bust facing left
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTI [NVS MAX AVG]
Reverse description: Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT / PR over altar (cross in wreath)
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: -/-//PLN
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: Calne Without
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (From FLO)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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