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Unique ID: IOW-761AF6
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Roman contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine - CONSTANTINOPOLIS, dating to the period c. AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). Mint prototype: Trier. Mintmark: - // (TRS)
Obverse: [ ]NOPOLIS (blundered); Helmeted bust left
Reverse: Victory standing on prow left
Diameter: 12.7mm. Weight: 0.74g. DA=12:6.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 340
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.74 g
Diameter: 12.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 12th March 2014
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Other reference: IOW2014-4-34
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]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left
Obverse inscription: [ ]NOPOLIS (blundered)
Reverse description: Victory standing on prow left
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: - // (TRS)
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.