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Unique ID: IOW-433C14
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 337-361) dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories standing, each holding wreath. Uncertain Mint. Mintmark: - // [...]
Obverse: CONSTANTI VS P F AVG; Diademed, draped and cuirassed right
Reverse: [VICTORI]AE DD AVGGQ NN; Two Victories standing, each holding wreath
Diameter: 16.2mm. Weight: 1.48g. DA=12:12.
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 347
Date to: Exactly AD 348
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.48 g
Diameter: 16.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 9th July 2014
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Other reference: IOW2014-4-153
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]
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI VS P F AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories standing, each holding wreath
Reverse inscription: [VICTORI]AE DD AVGGQ NN
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: - // […]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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