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Unique ID: NLM-F12324
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy coin. Nummus probably of Constantius II (323-361), fallen horseman issue of 355-361, Reece period 18.
Obverse description: Bust diademed draped and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: DN CONSTA[NT]IVS[--]
Reverse description: Soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: FEL [TEMP REP]ARATIO
Diameter: 18.2mm, Weight: 1.84gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 355
Date to: Circa AD 361
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.84 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th March 2015
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Other reference: NLM28812
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: Probably
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bust diademed draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: DN CONSTA[NT]IVS[--]
Reverse description: Soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman
Reverse inscription: FEL [TEMP REP]ARATIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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