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COIN
Unique ID: WREX-C2E7C3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). Obverse has helmeted bust, left and the legend VRBS-[ROMA].Reverse has She-wolf suckling twins, two stars above.
Uncertain mint. Mint mark: Wreath//[]
Diameter:14.78mm; weight: 1.9g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 14.78 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 18th May 2017 - Thursday 17th August 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 1163
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, left
Obverse inscription: VRBS-[ROMA]
Reverse description: She-wolf suckling twins, two starts above
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: Wreath//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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