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Unique ID: WILT-DA9160
Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn copper-alloy 4th-century Roman nummus of Constantine I, 'VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP' Two victories holding inscribed shield reverse, London mint (319 - 320 AD; Reece Issue Period 16; RIC 163)
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 319
Date to: Exactly AD 320
Quantity: 1
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st December 2010 - Tuesday 30th November 2010
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Other reference: SP 046
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, helmetted and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: CONST ANTINVS AG
Reverse description: Two victories holding shield inscribed VOT / PR over altar with lozenge
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: -/-//PLN
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (From FLO)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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