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Unique ID: LEIC-636BA7
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Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar (AD 317-337) dating to the period AD 330-331 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing with two standards. Mint of Lyon. Cf. RIC no.238.
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 331
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 3.39 g
Diameter: 22.5 mm
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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: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: 2 soldiers standing and 2 standards.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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