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Unique ID: NLM-379AC4
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy coin. Commemorative Nummus of House of Constantine struck on an unusual oval flan, Constantinopolis issue of 330-335, Reece period 17. Lyons mint.
Obverse description: Constantinopolis cuirassed and helmeted left with sceptre over shoulder.
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN TINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory advancing left on prow with shield
In exergue: dot above U-shaped crescent then PLG; listed by LRBC as Lugdunum no. 201
Diameter (long axis): 18.5mm, Weight: 2.35gms, die axis: 12
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.35 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 17th October 2012
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Other reference: NLM21350a
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]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Constantinopolis cuirassed and helmeted left with sceptre over shoulder
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN TINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory advancing left on prow with shield
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: dot above U-shaped crescent then PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TA1609
Four figure Latitude: 53.5648
Four figure longitude: -0.250007
1:25K map: TA1609
1:10K map: TA10NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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