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Unique ID: ASHM-182F9E
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361) dating to the period AD 353-355. Reverse type FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Reece period 18. Mint of Trier. Probably RIC VIII 358.
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 353
Date to: Exactly AD 355
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 14.9 mm
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Other reference: ASHMBD252
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Soldier standing left with right foot on shield, spearing smaller horseman who raises his left arm.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//TRP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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