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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 319 - 320 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse depicting two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them them a wreath inscribed 'VOT/PR', with an altar below. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 107, no. 159.
Diameter: 17.3mm; thickness: 2.6mm; weight: 3.3g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 319
Date to: Exactly AD 320
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Weight: 3.3 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th October 2013
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Other reference: Ver 14/5 - 7
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Cuirassed bust left, wearing high-crested helmet, spear over right shoulder.
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANT-INVS AG
Reverse description: Ttwo Victories standing facing one another, holding between them them a wreath inscribed 'VOT/PR'; below, an altar.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: - //PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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