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Unique ID: SOM-1F7588
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330 - 335 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting a wolf suckling twins beneath two stars. Mint unclear. The edges are badly chipped.
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 335
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.88 g
Diameter: 15.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2019 - Saturday 23rd March 2019
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Other reference: SCC receipt 018366
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]
Obverse description: Helmeted bust facing left
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Wolf standing left, suckling twins with two stars above
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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