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Unique ID: IOW-156375
Object type certainty: Certain
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An almost complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). She-wolf suckling twins reverse. Unclear mint, possibly Trier: -//...[R?...]
Obverse: [VRBS]-ROMA, Helmeted bust left.
Reverse: She-wolf suckling twins, two stars above.
Diameter: 16.6mm. Weight: 1.88g. DA=12:6.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 340
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.88 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 22nd April 2018 - Sunday 22nd April 2018
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Other reference: IOW2018-7-240
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Possibly
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left
Obverse inscription: [VRBS]-ROMA
Reverse description: She-wolf suckling twins, two stars above
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: -//[...R?...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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