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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius Gallus Caesar (AD 351-4), dating to the period AD 353 - 354 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse depicting a soldier advancing left, spearing a fallen horseman. Mint of Arles. RIC VIII, p. 219, no. 217.
Diameter: 18.1mm; thickness: 1.4mm. Weight: 1.87g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 353
Date to: Exactly AD 354
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.87 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 1985
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Other reference: Ver 14/121 - 7
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius Gallus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N CONSTANTI]-VS NOB CAES
Reverse description: Soldier advancing left, spearing a fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: [F]EL TEMP-[REPARA]TIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: D - //[.]CO[N]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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