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Unique ID: BM-50FD91
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Constans dating to the period AD 335 to 341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers, one standard. Mint unclear.
Notes:
SF 5476
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 335
Date to: Exactly AD 341
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.28 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 13.74 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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]P F AVG
Reverse description: Two soldiers, one standard
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: -/-//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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