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Unique ID: LVPL-4A8464
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus possibly of Constans, (AD337-350).
Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS; Two soldiers standing holding spear and shield; between them, one standard.
In exergue: S(M)TS
Mint: Thessalonica.
Reece period 17.
AD 335-41.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 335
Date to: Circa AD 341
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 14 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Thessalonica
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diadem, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [ ]AVG
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing holding spear and shield; between them, one standard.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: S(M)TS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.