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COIN

Unique ID: SF-9DED92

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constans, dating to the period AD 337-40 (Reece period 17). VIRTVS AVGG NN reverse type, depicting a soldier (Virtus) standing left holding spear and shield. Minted in Trier (mint mark unclear).

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 337
Date to: Exactly AD 340

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.46 mm
Weight: 1.32 g
Diameter: 15.33 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st October 2015

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: FL IVL CONSTANS AVG
Reverse description: Soldier (Virtus) standing left holding spear and shield
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS AVGG NN
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS AVGG NN
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Alderton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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