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Unique ID: SOM-1579C7
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Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 324 to 328 (Reece period 16). PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG reverse type depicting a camp gate with two turrets, no doors and a star above. Minted at Trier. Encrusted material on obverse. Reverse struck off centre.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 324
Date to: Exactly AD 328
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Weight: 2.65 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt 16731
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-TIN[VS AVG]
Reverse description: Camp gate with two turrets, no doors and a star above
Reverse inscription: PROVIDEN-[TIAE AVGG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG
Reverse mint mark: -/-//STR[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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