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Unique ID: DENO-3FC450
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman coin; struck copper alloy nummus of Constantius II; AD 347-8; mint of Thessalonica Ref: LRBC 862, RIC VIII Thessalonica 102
Inscription:
CONSTANTI/[N]VS P F AVG VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG[Q] NN
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 347
Date to: Exactly AD 348
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 0.99 g
Diameter: 15.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st March 2009 - Thursday 31st December 2009
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Other reference: DERBY E6424
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Thessalonica
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTI/[N]VS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Two Victories standing, facing each other, holding up wreaths; branch in field
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG[Q] NN]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: SMTSA in exergue
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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