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Unique ID: IOW-0621C2
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete and heavily corroded Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II or Constans dating to the period AD 348-350 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting Emperor standing left on galley going left, holding Phoenix on globe and standard; in the stern seats Victory steering the ship. Mint of Lyon. Mint-mark: -//[ ]PLG[ ]
Obverse: [...]; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: [FEL TE]MP-[REPARATIO]; Emperor standing left on galley going left, holding Phoenix on globe and standard; in the stern seats Victory steering the ship
Diameter: 20.8mm. Weight: 3.42g. DA=12:12.
RIC VIII, p. 182, nos. 69-78.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 348
Date to: Exactly AD 350
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.42 g
Diameter: 20.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 19th March 2016 - Saturday 19th March 2016
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Other reference: IOW2016-3-88
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II or Constans (337-350)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Emperor standing left on galley going left, holding Phoenix on globe and standard; in the stern seats Victory steering the ship
Reverse inscription: [FEL TE]MP-[REPARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//[ ]PLG[ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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