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COIN
Unique ID: ASHM-099AF5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus (AE3) of Constans, dating to the period AD 347-348. Reece Period 17. Reverse type VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN depicting Two Victories, holding wreaths, standing facing each other. Mint of Trier.
Notes:
Unable to pin down the exact RIC number - possibly RIC VIII 188.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 347
Date to: Circa AD 348
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 15.3 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ASHMBD093
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: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl or rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-S PF AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing each other, each holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: TR(P)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : VIII 188 (possibly)
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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