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Unique ID: ESS-712D44
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A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II dating to to the period 330-335 AD (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with two standards. Mint of Trier. RIC vol. VII, no. 539.
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Artefact not seen by FLO, artefact recorded from images and information supplied by the finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.11 g
Diameter: 19 mm
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Other reference: Finder's Reference 034-C0190
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: CON[STA]NTINVS I[V]N NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers with two standards
Reverse inscription: [GL]ORIA EXERCI[T]V[S]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: TR.S
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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