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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-303EA6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, VRBS ROMA type (wolf suckling twins), mint unclear, AD 330-335.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 1.43 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 9th November 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC 20881
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: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Helmeted bust facing left
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Wolf standing left with suckling twins below belly [two stars above]
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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