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Unique ID: SUSS-D96FC7
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An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 322-324 (Reece period 16). BEAT TRANQLITAS reverse depicting a globe on an altar inscribed 'VOT/IS/ XX', three stars above. Mint of London.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 322
Date to: Exactly AD 324
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 1.48 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 4th February 2011
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed [VOT/IS/ XX], three stars above.
Reverse inscription: [BEAT TRA]N-QLITAS
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: BEAT TRANQLITAS
Reverse mint mark: -//PLON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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