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Unique ID: LEIC-D351A4
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus, of the house of Constantine I, 330-335 AD.
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 mm
Weight: 0.82 g
Diameter: 12 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine II
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Left facing diademed bust
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory on prow with sceptre and shield. Symbol of the new Constantinople , New Rome.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Reverse mint mark: PTR
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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