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Unique ID: SF-9DED92
Object type certainty: Certain
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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 action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 337
Date to: Exactly AD 340
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.46 mm
Weight: 1.32 g
Diameter: 15.33 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: 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
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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