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Unique ID: LEIC-03B838
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy complete nummus of Constantius II, dating to the period AD 335-41 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers with one standard. Minted in Trier.
Diameter: 16.0mm, thickness: 2.0mm, weight: 1.85g
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 335
Date to: Exactly AD 341
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 1.85 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 17th March 2014
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust right
Obverse inscription: FL IVN CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers with one standard between them
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: //TRS.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.