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Unique ID: SUSS-D18845
Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn incomplete copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, probably dating to the period AD 347 to 348 (Reece period 17). Reverse type depicting two victories holding wreaths, probably VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN. Mint illegible.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 347
Date to: Circa AD 348
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.92 g
Diameter: 12.79 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th July 2011
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Head right.
Obverse inscription: [CONSTAN]-S PF AVG
Reverse description: Two victories facing each other holding wreaths.
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TQ0709
Four figure Latitude: 50.87060862
Four figure longitude: -0.48072672
1:25K map: TQ0709
1:10K map: TQ00NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.