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Unique ID: WILT-F09105
Object type certainty: Certain
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A slightly worn 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II as Caesar, 'CAESARUM NOSTRORUM' type, minted in Trier (323-324 AD; Reece issue period 16; R.I.C. 433): dia. 18.2mm, weight 2.43g
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 323
Date to: AD 324
Quantity: 1
Length: 18.2 mm
Width: 17.8 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.43 g
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th July 2008
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laureate, draped and cuirassed, facing right
Obverse inscription: CONS[TA]NTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Laurel wreath with 'VOT/X' inside
Reverse inscription: CAESARVM NOS[T]ROR[V]M
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Reverse mint mark: PTR
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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Sydenham, E.A., Sutherland, C.H.V., Carson, R.A.G. and Kent, J.P. | 1981 | The Roman Imperial Coinage: The Family of Constantine I, A.D. 337-364 | London | Spink and Son Ltd | 202 | 434 |