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Unique ID: SOM-FCF966
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Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330 to 331 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type with a reverse depicting Victory standing left on prow with spear in left hand and right hand resting on shield. Minted at Trier. RIC VII p.215 no.530.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 331
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.73 g
Diameter: 16.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd December 2012
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Other reference: SCC reciept 22097
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and robed bust facing left with sceptre resting on left shoulder
Obverse inscription: CONST[ANT]INOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory standing left on prow holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: -//TRP.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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