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Unique ID: IOW-D5B993
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 322-323 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar, inscribed VO/TIS/XX. Mint of Trier. Mintmark: •STR•
Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed right
Reverse: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS; Globe on altar, inscribed VO/TIS/XX
RIC VII, p. 197, no. 368.
Diameter: 17.2mm. Weight: 2.14g. DA=12:12.
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 322
Date to: Exactly AD 323
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.14 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 21st October 2013
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Other reference: IOW2013-2-426
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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Globe on altar, inscribed VO/TIS/XX
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: •STR•
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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