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Unique ID: IOW-B9B6C3
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to the period AD 320-325 (Reece period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type depicting wreath enclosing VOT/X. Uncertain mint.
Obverse: [IVL] CRIS-[PVS NOB C]; Laureate head right
Reverse: [CAESARVM N]O[STRORVM]; Wreath enclosing VOT/X
Diameter: 16.9mm. Weight: 1.13g. DA=12:12.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 320
Date to: Exactly AD 325
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.31 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th November 2014
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Other reference: IOW2014-1-347
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Crispus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: [IVL] CRIS-[PVS NOB C]
Reverse description: [CAESARVM N]O[STRORVM]
Reverse inscription: Wreath enclosing VOT/X
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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