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Unique ID: WILT-5C739C
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nummus of House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory on prow with sceptre and shield. Possibly mint of Trier.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 335
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.25 g
Diameter: 18.04 mm
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Other reference: WHM 4280
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 head of Constantinopolis.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of the new Constantinople, New Rome.
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: TRP?
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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