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Unique ID: BH-338145
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II as Augustus; FEL TEMP REPARATIO (legionary spearing fallen horseman) reverse; minted at Lyon, AD 355 - 360.
Ref.: RIC Vol. VIII, p. 191, no. 189 or 190.
Dimensions: 17.6mm diameter, 1.9mm thick. Weight: 2.88g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 355
Date to: Exactly AD 360
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.88 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2011
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Other reference: Ver 11/189 - 77
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: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: [Pearl-/rosette-]diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N CONSTANT]-IVS P F AVG
Reverse description: [Helmeted] soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing fallen horseman; shield on ground at right. Horseman wears a pointed cap, sits to right and raises left arm.
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP RE]PARATIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: -//(G) SLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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