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Object Number: O.4435.1-79

Collection: Numismatics

Object Name: coins

Description: Seventy-nine Constantinian 'VRBS ROMA' type nummi from Lyons.

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Named Collection: Thornbury Coin Hoard

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

Reverse Description: She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus with two stars above.

Association Name: Constantine

Associated Date: AD 270-340

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