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Unique ID: PAS-8C77FF
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II as Caesar dating to the period AD 324 to 330 (Reece Period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting camp gate with two turrets. Mint of Trier.
This coin has suffered a small loss at its circumference. It measures 17.5mm in diameter and weighs 2.03g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 324
Date to: Exactly AD 330
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.5 mm
Width: 17.1 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.03 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 2nd April 2015 - Thursday 2nd April 2015
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Other reference: Tour find MS14
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 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust facing left
Obverse inscription: [...CON]STANTIVS [...]
Reverse description: Camp gate with star above
Reverse inscription: PRO[VIDENTIAE CAESS ]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Reverse mint mark: (T)R[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SP4826
Four figure Latitude: 51.93045132
Four figure longitude: -1.30331237
1:25K map: SP4826
1:10K map: SP42NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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