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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar, dating to AD 337 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers and one standard. Mint of Lyon. RIC VII, p. 142, no. 286.
Diameter: 15.6mm; thickness: 1.6mm. Weight: 1.43g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 337
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.43 g
Diameter: 15.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 1985
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Other reference: Ver 14/121 - 9
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI[NVS IVN NOB C]
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing front, facing inwards, each holding a spear and leaning on a shield; between them, one standard.
Reverse inscription: [GLOR-IA EXERC-I]TVS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: - //(branch)PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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