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Unique ID: SF-6CB0F5
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper-alloy nummus struck for the House of Constantine, dating c. 330-340 AD. Reece period 17, mint of Lugdunum. Reverse; no legend, she-wolf suckling twins, two stars above. PLG in ex. The coin is poorly preserved with an uneven brownish patina, though all the identifying details can be ascertained.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 340
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.48 mm
Weight: 0.88 g
Diameter: 13.55 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 24th November 2016
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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 of Roma left
Obverse inscription: [VRBS ROM]A
Reverse description: she-wolf suckling twins, two stars above
Reverse inscription: none
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: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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