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Unique ID: SOM-4E8235
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of the House of Constantine,dating to the period AD 361 - 364 (Reece Period 18). VOT X MVLT XX Reverse type depicting the legend encircled by a wreath. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 361
Date to: Exactly AD 364
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.19 mm
Weight: 0.82 g
Diameter: 11.66 mm
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Other reference: SHC no. 016452
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Diademed and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...CON]STANTINVS [...]
Reverse description: VOT XV MVLT XX within wreath
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VOT / XV / MVLT / XX
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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