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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-BC936C
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constans dating to AD 346 to 350 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a phoenix on a rock or pyre. Mint at Trier. LRBC pt 2 no.33. The coin has a chip below the bust.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 346
Date to: Exactly AD 350
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.92 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 21st November 2018 - Thursday 21st February 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC Receipt 018362
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: DN [CONSTA]NS PF AVG
Reverse description: A phoenix standing on a rock
Reverse inscription: [F]EL TEM[P REP[A]RATIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: -//TRS.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Martock CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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