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Unique ID: SUR-82CE6B
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 333-350) dating to the period AD 348-350 (Reece Period 18). FEL [TEMP REPARATIO] reverse type depicting a Phoenix standing right on a rocky mound. Mint of Trier. As RIC VIII, no. 228.
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
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.41 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 2nd March 2019
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG
Reverse description: Radiate phoenix standing right on rocky mound
Reverse inscription: FEL [TEMP REPARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: -//TRP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
4 Figure: SU6993
Four figure Latitude: 51.63158966
Four figure longitude: -1.00448728
1:25K map: SU6993
1:10K map: SU69SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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