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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-642213
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II (323-361), GLORIA EXERCITVS (two soldiers standing flanking two standards), minted at Trier, AD 330-335, LRBC pt 1, no.57.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 1.83 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 7th November 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC reciept 020879
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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS [...]
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing flanking two standards facing inwards each holding a spear in their outer hand and resting the inner hand on a shield
Reverse inscription: [GLORI/A EXERC/]ITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: -//TRP.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- LRBC : 1 57
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Alvediston
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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