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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-9C6393
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Constantine, Constantinopolis commemorative issue of 330-340, Reece period 17; chipped.
Obverse description: Constantinopolis, helmeted draped and/or mantled with spear left.
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTINOP]OLIS
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with shield and spear on prow, a wreath in left field.
Diameter: 15.7mm, Weight: 1.16gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.16 g
Diameter: 15.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 12th January 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM24869a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
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: Constantinopolis, helmeted draped and/or mantled with spear left.
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTINOP]OLIS
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with shield and spear on prow
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: a wreath in left field.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Newark and Sherwood (District)
To be known as: South Clifton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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