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Unique ID: BH-672A01
Object type certainty: Certain
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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: 12.3mm; thickness: 2.2mm. Weight: 1.35g.
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: 2.2 mm
Weight: 1.35 g
Diameter: 12.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 15th November 2014
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Other reference: Ver 14/169
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
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illiterate lettering
Reverse description: Soldier advancing left, spearing a fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very 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 10 metre square.
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