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Unique ID: IOW-B7DB57
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II or Constans dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories standing facing one another, each holding wreath and palm. Mint of Lyon. Mint-mark: (branch)//[ ]LG.
Obverse: [...]; Diademed, draped and cuirassed right
Reverse: [VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN]; Two Victories standing facing one another, each holding wreath and palm
Diameter: 13.4mm. Weight: 0.99g.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.99 g
Diameter: 13.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th November 2014
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Other reference: IOW2014-1-343
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II or Constans (337-350)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: […]
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing one another, each holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ.NN
Reverse mint mark: (branch)//[ ]LG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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