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Unique ID: NMGW-B5E318
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus (maiorina) of Constans (AD 333-350), dating to the period AD 348-350 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting the Emperor standing left on galley. Unclear mint.
21mm, 5.57g, corroded
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 348
Date to: Exactly AD 350
Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.57 g
Diameter: 21 mm
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Other reference: NMWPA 2013.87.20
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 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bust, unclear, right.
Obverse inscription: D N CONSTAN-[S P F AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor standing left on galley, Victory steering.
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: [...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: ST8863
Four figure Latitude: 51.36593426
Four figure longitude: -2.17375588
1:25K map: ST8863
1:10K map: ST86SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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