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Object type certainty: Certain
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A heavily corroded copper-alloy Roman coin, possibly a nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). Unclear reverse type, possibly Two soldiers standing either side of one or two standards? Unclear mint.
Measurements: 16.9mm diameter, 2.3mm thick, weight 2.82g.
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 340
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Weight: 2.82 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 9th April 2019 - Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Other reference: SCC Receipt 018432
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Possibly
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Unclear laureate bust right?
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing either side of one or two standards?
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Possibly
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.