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Unique ID: SOM-D3BE95
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 343-348 (Reece period 17) VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories standing facing one another, each with a small wreath. Unclear mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 343
Date to: Circa AD 348
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 14.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 21st November 2018 - Thursday 21st February 2019
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Other reference: SCC receipt 018362
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Two Victories facing one another, each holding a wreath
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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