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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-298336
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constantius II (323-361), Gloria Exercitus issue of 330-335, Arles mint, Reece period 17.
Obverse description: Bust laureate draped and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: [--]CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers with two standards between them, a symbol of five superimposed Vs, perhaps a wheatear or palm, between the standards.
Reverse inscription: GLOR IAEXERC [ITVS]
In exergue: SCONST
Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin.
Diameter: 17.7mm, Weight: 1.60gms, die axis: 12
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 335
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 8th November 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM24938a
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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laureate draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: [--]CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers with two standards between them
Reverse inscription: GLOR IAEXERC [ITVS]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: SCONST; a symbol of five superimposed Vs, perhaps a wheatear or palm, between the standards.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Crowle
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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