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Unique ID: BERK-860535
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II, dating to the period AD 354-361. Reece Period 18. Probably SPES REIPVBLICAE reverse type.
Notes:
PAS Form No. 1975, No.9
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 354
Date to: Circa AD 361
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 10th August 2017
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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]
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: DN CONSTANTI-NVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing left with spear and globe
Reverse inscription: [SPES REI-PVBLICAE]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SPES REI PVBLICE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU3994
Four figure Latitude: 51.64345412
Four figure longitude: -1.43778401
1:25K map: SU3994
1:10K map: SU39SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.