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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-E8BAA7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Complete struck copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 337-50). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse. Emperor on Galley type. Rome mint, RIC VIII 109

Dimensions: weight: 4.27g, diameter: 22.5mm, thickness: 1.9mm

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 4.27 g
Diameter: 22.5 mm

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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
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Pearl diademed bust facing right, draped and cuirassed.
Obverse inscription: D N CONSTA-NS P F A V G
Reverse description: Emperor standing left on galley steered by Victory, holding standard, globe and phoenix.
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP REPARAT[IO]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC VIII Rome 109
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: - // RS
Status: Regular

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Tendring (District)
To be known as: Ramsey

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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