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Unique ID: BH-87BB7A
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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II; contemporary copy, dating to the period AD 355 - 361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse depicting a soldier advancing left, spearing a fallen horseman.
Diameter: 8.8mm; thickness: 1.7mm. Weight: 0.55g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 355
Date to: Exactly AD 361
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 0.55 g
Diameter: 8.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 12th January 2014
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Other reference: Ver 14/91 - 29
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Diademed head right.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: Soldier advancing left, spearing [fallen horseman].
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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