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Unique ID: SOM-D113BD
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A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-40) minted c. AD 330-5. Reece Period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers and two standards. Minted at Trier, mintmark -//TRS.
Diameter: 16.37mm, weight: 2.04g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.04 g
Diameter: 16.37 mm
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Other reference: SCC 019577
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]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN[...] NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers, two standards with wreath between
Reverse inscription: GLORI-A E[XERCITVS]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: -//TRS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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