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Unique ID: WILT-8B2F76
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 322-323 (Reece period 16), DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG reverse type depicting a wreath enclosing VOT XX. Mint of Arles. RIC Vol VII p. 261 no. 252.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 322
Date to: Exactly AD 323
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 17.75 mm
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Other reference: WHM 1527
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Wreath enclosing VOT/XX
Reverse inscription: [D]N CON[STANTINI] MAX AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
Reverse mint mark: P*AR
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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