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Unique ID: LIN-1A6217
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A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I dating to AD 328 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS AVGG reverse type depicting a gateway with wide open gates, four turrets and a star above. Mint of Arles.
RIC VII, p.269, no.321.
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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 328
Date to: Exactly AD 328
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.67 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed head right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-TIN[VS] AVG
Reverse description: Camp-gate with wide open doors, four turrets and star above.
Reverse inscription: VIRTV-[S] AVGG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS AVGG
Reverse mint mark: S / F // PCON[ST]
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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