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Unique ID: ESS-81BAC1
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period 330-335 AD (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory standing on prow of ship. Uncertain mint.
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Artefact not seen by FLO, recorded from images and information supplied by 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: 0.65 g
Diameter: 11 mm
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Other reference: Finder's Reference 034-C0184
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]
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Constantinople facing left
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse description: Victory standing left on prow
Reverse inscription: none
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
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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