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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-01F689

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus of Crispus dating to AD 318-324 ( Reece period 16). Reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT wreath enclosing Vot X - fifth anniversary.

Date: Roman

Diameter: 18.04mm

Weight: 2.57g

Die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.57 g
Diameter: 18.04 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 17th May 2015

Rally details.

This object was found at Breathe UK Charity Rally, Lydlinch, Dorset

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: FRS/35

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: Crispus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Head, right, laureate.
Obverse inscription: IVL CRIS[PVS - - -]
Reverse description: Wreath enclosing VOT X - fifth anniversary.
Reverse inscription: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT X
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: North Dorset (District)
Parish or ward: Lydlinch (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST7314
Four figure Latitude: 50.92481767
Four figure longitude: -2.38552241
1:25K map: ST7314
1:10K map: ST71SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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