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COIN
Unique ID: IOW-642116
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A complete Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period c. AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). Unclear reverse type depicting two Victories facing, each holding wreath. Mintmark: - // [...]
Obverse: [...]; Bust right
Reverse: [...]; Two Victories facing, each holding wreath
Diameter: 10.6mm. Weight: 0.54g. DA=12:12.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 347
Date to: Exactly AD 348
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.54 g
Diameter: 10.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th June 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2014-2-347
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]
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: […]
Reverse description: Two Victories facing, each holding wreath
Reverse inscription: […]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: - // […]
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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