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Unique ID: SF-3A3B52
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, c.320 AD. Reverse: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, Two Victories standing facing one another holding a wreath inscribed VOT/P R on an altar. Mint: London. Similar to RIC 7 nos. 172-173, however the current example does not appear to be listed in RIC (1966 edition) and has both a differing obverse legend and left rather than right facing bust.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 320
Date to: Circa AD 320
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.47 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st August 2013
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Other reference: Finder's ref: 7
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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust left with high crested helmet and spear across right shoulder
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing one another holding a wreath inscribed VOT/P R on an altar with wreath and star
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: -//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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