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Object Number: O.4289.1-144

Collection: Numismatics

Object Name: coins

Description: One hundred and forty-four 'VRBS ROMA' type Constantinian nummi.

On Display at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Winterstoke (Front) Hall

Named Collection: Thornbury Coin Hoard

Obverse Description: Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing the imperial mantle, facing left.

Reverse Description: She-wolf, facing left, Romulus and Remus underneath suckling with two stars above.

Association Name: Constantine

Associated Date: AD 270-340 (circa)

Credit Line: With support from The Heritage Lottery Fund, The Hedley Trust, The V&A Purchase Fund and the Bristol Magpies.

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