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Unique ID: BERK-DFEC63
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman nummus from the House of Constantine, struck in Trier and dating to the period AD 330-337. Reece period 17. CONSTANTINOPOLIS commemorative issue.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 337
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 11th October 2011
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Other reference: 2011.947
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Valentinian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Victory standing left holding wreath
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: //TRS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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