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COIN
Unique ID: ASHM-7DD753
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus (AE3) from the House of Constantine, commemorative issue CONSTANTINOPOLIS type (Victory on prow) dating to the period AD 330-335. Reece Period 17. Mint unclear.
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 330
Date to: Circa AD 335
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 12 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ASHMBD175
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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Constantinopolis, left. Reversed spear visible behind.
Obverse inscription: CO(NS)TAN-TINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory standing left on prow, holding spear in right and resting left hand on shield.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
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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