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Unique ID: SF-6E8974
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete (chipped) copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 304-364), dating to the period c. AD 330-331 (Reece Period 17). Copying the Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA] reverse type, depicting a she-wolf suckling twins, Romulus and Remus, with two stars above. Obverse depicts the helmeted bust of Roma left. Obverse legend is illegible. Mint: Trier. Mint mark: -//TRP.. As RIC Vol VII, page 215, no. 529
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 331
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.43 mm
Weight: 1.65 g
Diameter: 16.02 mm
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Other reference: Lakenheath Back Dufs
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: Certain
Obverse description: helmeted bust of Roma left
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: she-wolf suckling twins, Romulus and Remus, with two stars above.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse mint mark: -//TRP.
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Probably
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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