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Unique ID: SOM-962DB7
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 324-326 (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIA CAESS reverse type depicting a camp gate with two turrets. Unclear mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 324
Date to: Exactly AD 326
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.44 g
Diameter: 19.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 17th January 2019 - Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Other reference: SCC Receipt 018380
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 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN[...]
Reverse description: Camp gate with two turrets and a star above
Reverse inscription: PROVIDEN[TIAE CAESS]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG
Reverse mint mark: //P[..]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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