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Unique ID: SOM-642870
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus of Contantine I (306-337), VICTORIAE LAETAE PRIN (Two victories holding shield, VOT PG inside, over pillar reverse), of unclear mint, 318 - 324 AD.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 324
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Weight: 3.2 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Other reference: SCC receipt 020831
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: High creshted helmeted bust left, cuirassed with spear over right shoulder
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing inwards, holding shield inscribed VOT PR, above column
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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