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Unique ID: IOW-174429
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Roman copper-alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period c. AD 330-337 (Reece period 17). No legend; Wolf and twins reverse type. Contemporary copy (prototype from mint of Lyon). Mint-mark: -//PLG
Obverse: [...]; Helmeted bust left
Reverse: No legend; Wolf and twins
Diameter: 13.0mm. Weight: 0.63g. DA=12:6.
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: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 337
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.63 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 16th March 2016 - Wednesday 16th March 2016
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Other reference: IOW2016-1-92
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]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Wolf and twins
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: -//PLG
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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