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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-742BA1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Roman copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-26) dating to AD 326 (Reece Period 16). PROVIDENTIA CAESS reverse type depicting a camp gate with two turrets and star above. Mint of Trier. RIC VII Trier / p. 209, no. 477.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 326
Date to: Exactly AD 326
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.95 g
Diameter: 19 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC Receipt no. 17635
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: Crispus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust facing left
Obverse inscription: FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
Reverse description: Camp gate with two turrets and a star above
Reverse inscription: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Reverse mint mark: -//PTR pellet in crescent
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : VII Trier / p. 209, no.477
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Ashcott CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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