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Unique ID: LANCUM-295A73
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I or II, dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Arles. Diameter: 18.8mm, weight: 2.7g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 335
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 27th September 2009
This object was found at Combermere Abbey 2009
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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 II
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMI C [CONSTANTI]NVS[...
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing facing one another, each holding a spear and leaning on a shield; between them, two standards.
Reverse inscription: GLOR-IA EXERC-[ITVS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: --//CONST
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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