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Unique ID: LIN-F7E921
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-37), dating to c. AD 320 (Reece Period 16), VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type, depicting two captives sitting back to back against a standard, inscribed VOT XX. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 109, no. 191; Cloke and Toone, The London Mint, p. 254, no. 9.02.001.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 320
Date to: Circa AD 320
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.62 g
Diameter: 19 mm
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Other reference: 5072
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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Trophy with captives seated on ground on either side.
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS EXERCIT
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS EXERCIT
Reverse mint mark: --//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on village (which isn't a parish)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.
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