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Unique ID: LIN-A16FBC
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Licinius II (AD 317-324), dating to the period c.AD 320-321 (Reece period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type depicting Two captives seated beneath a standard inscribed VOT/XX. Probably mint of Trier.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 320
Date to: Circa AD 321
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.26 g
Diameter: 18 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Licinius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: LICINIVS-I[VN NOB C]
Reverse description: Two captives seated beneath a standard inscribed VOT/XX
Reverse inscription: [VIRTVS]-EXER[CIT]
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS EXERCIT
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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