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Unique ID: BERK-B472BC
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A worn but complete copper alloy Roman nummus from the House of Constantine, probably Crispus and dating to the period AD 321-324. Reece Period 16. CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type depicting a wreath with the legend VOT X inside. Mint of Siscia.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 321
Date to: Circa AD 324
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
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Other reference: 2016.687
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Crispus
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [...] S I[..]OB C
Reverse description: Wreath enclosing VOT X
Reverse inscription: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Reverse mint mark: - // [..]SIS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU4173
Four figure Latitude: 51.45450312
Four figure longitude: -1.41132311
1:25K map: SU4173
1:10K map: SU47SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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