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Unique ID: SUR-A1F0E0
Object type certainty: Certain
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An extremely corroded Roman copper alloy nummus, possibly of Constantius II or Julian and dating to AD 355-361 (Reece period 18). Possibly [SPES REI PVBLICAE] reverse type, depicting the emperor holding a spear and globe, facing left. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 355
Date to: Circa AD 361
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.12 g
Diameter: 15.8 mm
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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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Diademed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Emperor standing left holding spear.
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SPES REI PVBLICE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SP5229
Four figure Latitude: 51.95706282
Four figure longitude: -1.24469028
1:25K map: SP5229
1:10K map: SP52NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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