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Unique ID: IOW-5FEFF7
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A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-37) dating to AD 321 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT, two captives seated under standard, inscribed VOT XX. Mint of Lyon. Mintmark: C/R//PLG. RIC VII, p. 130, no. 115.
Obverse: Laureate, cuirassed bust right; CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse: Standard inscribed VOT/XX; captive seated on either side; VIRTVS EXERCIT
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 321
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.69 g
Diameter: 19.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th December 2011
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Other reference: IOW2011-2-411
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Standard inscribed VOT/XX; captive seated on either side
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS EXERCIT
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS EXERCIT
Reverse mint mark: C/R//PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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