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Unique ID: NLM-1C75B6
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constantius II (323-361), Gloria Exercitus issue of 335-341, Reece period 17, probably Trier mint.
Obverse description: Bust draped diademed and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI V[---]
Reverse description: two soldiers with one standard between them, the vexillum bears a N.
Reverse inscription: GLOR IAEXERC ITVS
In exergue: [-] R [-]
Diameter: 15.8mm, Weight: 1.21gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 335
Date to: Exactly AD 341
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.21 g
Diameter: 15.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th August 2013
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Other reference: NLM24828a
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Bust draped diademed and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI V[---]
Reverse description: two soldiers with one standard between them, the vexillum bears a N.
Reverse inscription: GLOR IAEXERC ITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: [-] R [-]; the vexillum bears a N.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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