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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-DC84F8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II as caesar (317-340), GLORIA EXERCITVS (Two soldiers, one standard) reverse, minted at Lyon, AD 337, probably RIC VII Lyon 286.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 337
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.29 g
Diameter: 16.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 23rd February 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC 020620
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: 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 bust facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS I(VN NOB C)
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing facing each other with one standard between them; they each hold a spear in their outer hand and their inner hands rest on shield set on the ground,
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA EXERCI]TVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: -//(branch) PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : VII Lyon 286
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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