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COIN
Unique ID: LEIC-F95B33
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus, probably Constans as Augustus (337-50), minted in Aquileia 337-40, 2 soldiers 1 standard. Found in 1980s
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 337
Date to: Exactly AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.41 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Aquileia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Rosette, diademed, draped and cuirassed head facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN S P F AVG
Reverse description: 2 soldiers 1 standard
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EXERCITUS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: wreath // AQP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : 8 27
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Melton (District)
To be known as: melton
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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