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Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece Period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing holding wreaths and palm. Mint of Trier. Cf.RIC VIII, p.151, no.183.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 347
Date to: Exactly AD 348
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.81 g
Diameter: 16 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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Rosette diadem, dr and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG
Reverse description: 2 victories.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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