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Unique ID: BUC-E12A13
Object type certainty: Certain
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A nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 325 to 326. VIRTVS AVGG reverse. Arles mint. cf RIC VII, p. 265, no. 291.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 325
Date to: Circa AD 326
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.45 g
Diameter: 18.87 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st January 2001
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Gateway with wide open gates; four turrets; star above.
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS AVGG
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS AVGG
Reverse mint mark: -/-/PA[crescent]RL
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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