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Unique ID: BM-B2B207
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-61), dating to AD 333-4 (Reece Period 17), Wolf and twins (Vrbs Roma). Mint of Lyon. RIC VII, p. 139, no. 267.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being declared not Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2014T427
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 333
Date to: Exactly AD 334
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.09 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 19th May 2014 - Saturday 31st May 2014
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Treasure case number: 2014T427
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left
Obverse inscription: VRBS-ROMA
Reverse description: She-wolf left suckling twins; above, two stars
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse mint mark: -//*PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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