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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-B35FF6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy nummus of Constans, (337-350).
Obverse: [D N CONSTANS P F AVG]; diadem and draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe.
Reverse: [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]; Soldier holding spear, advancing right, leading small figure from hut.
Reece period 17.
AD 348-50
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 348
Date to: Circa AD 350
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.03 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 15.03 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 14th January 2012
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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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Diadem and draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe.
Obverse inscription: [D N CONSTANS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Soldier holding spear, advancing right, leading small figure from hut.
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: Buttercrambe
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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