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COIN
Unique ID: CAM-539617
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A copper-alloy contemporary copy of a nummus, probably of Constantius Gallus (AD 351-4), dating to c.AD 353-361 (Reece Period 18). Reverse legend reads [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]. Reverse shows Soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman. Prototype mint unclear.
Obverse legend is illegible. Obverse shows Bare-headed bust right. Die axis is 10 o'clock. Weight is 1.8g, diameter is 14.4mm, thickness is 1.8mm.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 353
Date to: Circa AD 361
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 14.4 mm
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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 Gallus
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bare-headed bust right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: South Cambridgeshire District Area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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