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Unique ID: DUR-D1D301
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 335 (Reece Period 17). Reverse type depicting Victory on prow with sceptre and shield.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 335
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 17.03 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 7th December 2013
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Other reference: I.C.-16-13
Primary material: Copper alloy
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: Helmeted bust left
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory on prow with sceptre and shield
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: NZ4246
Four figure Latitude: 54.80711613
Four figure longitude: -1.34809718
1:25K map: NZ4246
1:10K map: NZ44NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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