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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-96613B
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus, probably of the House of Constantine (306-361), Virtus Exercit issue with trophy reverse; issue of 320-321, possibly a copy, Reece period 16.
Obverse description: bust laureate left, probably mantled.
Obverse inscription: possibly [--]IVN[--]
Reverse description: Trophy of arms flanked by bound captives, O/F in right field.
Reverse inscription: [--] EXERCIT[?]
Diameter: 17.4mm, Weight: 1.81gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 320
Date to: Exactly AD 321
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.81 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 19th July 2020
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM45805
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: bust laureate left, probably mantled.
Obverse inscription: possibly [--]IVN[--]
Reverse description: Trophy of arms flanked by bound captives,
Reverse inscription: [--] EXERCIT[?]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS EXERCIT
Reverse mint mark: O/F in right field.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
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