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COIN
Unique ID: HESH-F9AE6B
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman nummus of the House of Constantine
Reverse type: Two standards between two soldiers (330-340)
Reece Period: 17
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 317
Date to: Circa AD 330
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.36 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service; Object Entry Form: E. 000964
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: Probably
Obverse description: Diadem crowned cuirassed bust - facing right
Reverse description: Two soldiers and two standards
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: // TRP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Leighton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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