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COIN
Unique ID: ASHM-F37F07
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 333-350), dating to the period AD 347-348. Reverse type VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN. Reece period 17. Unknown mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 347
Date to: Exactly AD 348
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 14.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st September 2007 - Sunday 30th September 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ASHMBD220
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 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-S PF AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. A large palm between them.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD AVG(GQ NN)
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ.NN
Reverse mint mark: palm branch//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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