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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, dating to AD 321 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse depicting a globe on an altar inscribed 'VO/TIS/XX', with three stars above. Mint of Lyon. RIC VII, p. 131, no. 126.
Diameter: 19.8mm; thickness: 1.9mm. Weight: 3.17g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 321
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 3.17 g
Diameter: 19.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 19th August 1979
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Other reference: Ver 14/100 - 2
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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Globe on an altar inscribed 'VO/TIS/XX', three stars above.
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: C R//PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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