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Unique ID: IOW-00A4F2
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete and worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar (AD 317-337) dating to the period AD 320-321 (Reece period 16). Mint of Thessalonica. Mintmark: star on wreath // TSBVI
Obverse CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left
Reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM; Wreath enclosing VOT X
RIC VII, p. 512, no. 122.
Diameter: 19.1mm. Weight: 2.39g. DA=12:6.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 320
Date to: Exactly AD 321
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.39 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 2nd October 2013
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Other reference: IOW2013-4-131
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 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Thessalonica
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Wreath enclosing VOT X
Reverse inscription: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Reverse mint mark: Star on wreath // TSBVI
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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