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Unique ID: SUSS-FDAFE0
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 332 (Reece period 17). Reverse type GLORIA EXERCITAS depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Lyon.
Cf. RIC VII, pg. 138, No. 249.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 332
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.76 mm
Weight: 1.54 g
Diameter: 17.28 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th July 2011
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laurette, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [CONSTAN]TINVS IV[N] N[OB C]
Reverse description: Two soldiers, two standards.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: ͜ PLG
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TQ0709
Four figure Latitude: 50.87060862
Four figure longitude: -0.48072672
1:25K map: TQ0709
1:10K map: TQ00NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.