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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-A50E6B
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of unclear emperor dating either to AD 318 to 324 (Reece period 16) or AD 350 to 353 (Reece period 18). Unclear reverse type depicting two victories standing holding a large shield although whether this is over an altar or not is unclear. Unclear mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 353
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.75 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 13th February 2019 - Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC Receipt 018491
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: Nummus, uncertain ruler, c. 330-402
Obverse description: Bust facing left
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Two victories standing holding a shield or large wreath
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Piddletrenthide CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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