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COIN
Unique ID: ASHM-CE3362
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans, dating to the period AD 337-341. Reece Period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with one standard. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 337
Date to: Exactly AD 341
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 15.1 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ASHMBD1372
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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONS[...] AVG
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing with one standard
Reverse inscription: [...]A EXERCI[...]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
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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