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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-6E249D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 337 (Reece period 17). Probably CONSTANTINOPOLIS type or VRBS ROMA. Mint unclear.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 337
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 0.77 g
Diameter: 12.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 8th August 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 16730
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Helmeted bust facing left
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Unclear
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory standing left on prow
Reverse mint mark: Unclear
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Chedzoy CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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