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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-A00BCD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman, copper alloy, nummus, from the house of Constantine, within the years AD 330 to 335 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type with a reverse depicting Victory on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of the new Constantinople. Mint of Trier. LRBC VOL I No 59
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 335
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.51 g
Diameter: 15.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 5th September 2019 - Tuesday 5th June 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 018237
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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust facing left, holding sceptre.
Obverse inscription: [CON]STAN TINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory on prow with sceptre and shield.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: //TRS.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Othery CP
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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