ESS-81C272: Roman Coin : Nummus of the House of Constantine

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Unique ID: ESS-81C272

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period 330-5 AD (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting wolf and twins. Mint of Trier. RIC vol. VII, no. 553.

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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.88 g
Diameter: 17 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder's Reference 034-C0185

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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Roma left
Obverse inscription: VRB[S] ROM[A]
Reverse description: Wolf suckling twins, two stars above
Reverse inscription: none
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse mint mark: Wreath // TRS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: West Wickham Parish

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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