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Unique ID: BH-06D346
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 337 - 341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers and one standard. Mint of Trier or Arles.
Diameter: 14mm; thickness: 1.2mm; weight: 0.88g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 337
Date to: Exactly AD 341
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 0.88 g
Diameter: 14 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 28th September 2013
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Other reference: Ver 13/149 - 11
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: Bust right.
Obverse inscription: ...]S[...
Reverse description: Two soldiers (only one clearly visible) standing facing one another, each holding a spear and leaning on a shield; between them, one standard.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: M//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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