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Unique ID: SWYOR-CD3911
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus of Constantius II or Constans, dating from AD 348 - 350 (Reece Period 18), FEL TEMP REPARATIO emperor on galley type, probably with emperor holding a phoenix. The coin may be a contemporary copy, because the head is rather elongated, and the flan is a bit small. Mintmark illegible.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 348
Date to: Circa AD 350
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.39 mm
Weight: 3.11 g
Diameter: 18.75 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 2nd October 2010 - Saturday 2nd October 2010
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Other reference: Reference Number PAS 2055
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: draped and laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]S PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing left on galley holding phoenix probably, and standard. Victory in stern steering.
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP REP]ARATI[O]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: illegible
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Possibly
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SK6394
Four figure Latitude: 53.43902
Four figure longitude: -1.053082
1:25K map: SK6394
1:10K map: SK69SW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.