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Unique ID: SOM-142785
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, CONSTANTINOPOLIS type (Victory on prow reverse), minted at Trier, AD 330-335, LRBC pt 1, no.66.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.63 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th November 2011
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Other reference: SCC receipt 20887
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and robed bust facing left with sceptre resting on left shoulder
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory advancing left on prow holding sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on prow
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: -//TR.P
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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