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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-116C02
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, GLORIA EXERCITVS (two soldiers, one standard) reverse, of uncertain mint, 335-337 AD.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 335
Date to: Circa AD 337
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.05 g
Diameter: 14.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 11th January 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 020890
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]
Obverse description: Pearl diademed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]OB[...]
Reverse description: Two soldiers flanking one standard, holding a spear and a shield each
Reverse inscription: [GLORI]A EX[ERCITVS]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
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: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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