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Unique ID: WILT-EA5A42
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans dating to the period AD 343-348 (Reece period 17), VICTORIAE DD AVGG QNN reverse type depicting two victories facing holding wreaths. Mint of Trier. LRBC p. 6 no. 150.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 343
Date to: Exactly AD 348
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.96 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 7th February 2012
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Other reference: SSWM 3977; 80
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN S PF AVG
Reverse description: Two victories facing one another, each with wreath
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE]DD AVGG QNN
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: D//[TRP]
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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