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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-6EA160
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus, possibly a contemporary copy of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 337 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type with a reverse depicting Victory going left on prow. 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: 1.3 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 14.3 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: Fragment
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 and robed bust facing left
Obverse inscription: [ C]ON[STAN-TIN]OPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory going left on prow holding sceptre in right hand and resting left on shield.
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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.
References cited
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