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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-EA67EE

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constans (AD 337-350), dating to AD 348-350 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting the emperor stood left on galley holding a pheonix and standard, with a vicotry steering behind. Minted in Aquileia. RIC VIII, pg. 324, no. 108/109var.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 348
Date to: Exactly AD 350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.98 g
Diameter: 21.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2017 - Saturday 4th March 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 017349

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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Aquileia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN CONSTA - NS P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor stood left on galley, holding standard right and pheonix on globe left, victory steering behind
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: - - // AQ
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Castle Cary CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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