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Unique ID: SOM-FE76B4
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus of a junior member of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 335 to 337 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking one standard. Mint unclear.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 335
Date to: Circa AD 337
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.19 g
Diameter: 15.4 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]
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN[...] NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing flanking one standard resting inner hand on shield and holding spear in outer hand
Reverse inscription: GLOR-IA EXER-[CITVS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
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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