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COIN
Unique ID: BH-336A43
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 332-333 (Reece period 17). 'She-wolf and twins' reverse. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 217, no. 542.
Diameter: 17.5 mm; thickness: 1.8 mm. Weight: 1.96 g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 332
Date to: Exactly AD 333
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 1.96 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st December 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 15/185 - 9
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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Roma left.
Obverse inscription: VRBS [ROM]A
Reverse description: She-wolf standing left, suckling twins below, two stars above.
Reverse inscription: No legend.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse mint mark: - //TR.P
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Westmill
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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