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Unique ID: BH-31C6D3
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A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine*; GLORIA EXERCITVS (one standard) reverse, minted AD 335-341.
Dimensions: 13.9mm diameter, 1.3mm thick. Weight: 1.2g.
Notes:
*This coin was struck for Constantine I, Constantine II, Constantius II, Constans and Delmatius.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 335
Date to: Exactly AD 341
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 13.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st February 2012
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Other reference: Ver 12/33 - 14
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]
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing facing inwards, each holding a spear and leaning on a shield; between, one standard.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: - //[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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