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COIN
Unique ID: ASHM-6F1C9F
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-334. VRBS ROMA type. Reece period 17. Mint of Trier.
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 334
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 17.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Friday 31st December 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ASHMBD379
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]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Roma, left.
Obverse inscription: (V)RB(S) ROMA
Reverse description: She-wolf standing left, sucking twins; above two stars.
Reverse inscription: -
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse mint mark: -/-//TRP
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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