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Unique ID: WILT-A75E84
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece period 17), GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding one standard. Mint of Trier. LRBC 108/108a.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 335
Date to: Exactly AD 341
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.74 g
Diameter: 14.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 29th March 2013
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Other reference: SSWM 4024; 164
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]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN [S PF AVG]
Reverse description: Two soldiers holding one standard
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA EXERCI]T[V]S
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: [.]TRP.
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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