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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-D2E3DD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn probable contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-61), FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman and dating to AD 348-61 (Reece period 18). Apparent obverse legend blunder 'OSTAN'.
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 361
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.78 g
Diameter: 13.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 22nd April 2017 - Saturday 22nd April 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 474
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
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 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Diademed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [...]OSTAN[...]
Reverse description: Soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Houghton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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