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COIN
Unique ID: BH-B8F0B7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361); FEL TEMP REPARATIO (legionary spearing fallen horseman) reverse, minted AD 348-353.
Dimensions: 21.7mm diameter, 1.9mm thick. Weight: 3.1g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 348
Date to: Exactly AD 353
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 3.1 g
Diameter: 21.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 8th September 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/184 - 17
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: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, 'A' in right field.
Obverse inscription: D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Legionary standing left, spearing fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP RE-PARA[TIO]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: A - //[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Stanstead Abbotts
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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