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Unique ID: IOW-ABB671
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete and worn Roman copper-alloy commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). Victory on prow reverse type. Mint unclear. Mintmark: -/-//[...]
Obverse: [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]; Helmeted bust left
Reverse: Victory on prow
Diameter: 14.1mm. Weight: 1.22g. 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 330
Date to: Exactly AD 335
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.22 g
Diameter: 14.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st August 2013 - Friday 1st November 2013
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Other reference: IOW2014-2-23
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 left
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse description: Victory on prow
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: -/-//[…]
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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