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Unique ID: SF-9D4C32
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 347-8 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type, depicting Two Victories, holding wreaths, standing facing each other. Mint unclear.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 347
Date to: Exactly AD 348
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.46 mm
Weight: 1.08 g
Diameter: 13.11 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st October 2015
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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: Unclear laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Two Victories, holding wreaths, standing facing each other
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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