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Unique ID: IOW-2FFFAD
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 333-350), dating to the period AD 348-350 (Reeve period 18). FEL*TEMP*REPARATIO reverse type depicting phoenix standing right on globe. Mint of Trier. Mint-mark: -//TRP*
Obverse: D N CONSTA-[NS P F AVG]; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: [F]EL*TEMP*-[REPARATIO]; Phoenix standing right on globe
Diameter: 16.6mm. Weight: 1.41g. DA=12:12.
RIC VIII, p. 154, no. 234.
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: 1.41 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 23rd March 2016 - Wednesday 23rd March 2016
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Other reference: IOW2016-1-102
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N CONSTA-[NS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Phoenix standing right on globe
Reverse inscription: [F]EL*TEMP*-[REPARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: -//TRP*
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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