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Unique ID: DENO-942C70
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-61), CONSTANTINOPOLIS type with Victory on prow reverse (AD 330-340, Reece period 17). Uncertain mint.
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 330
Date to: Circa AD 340
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm
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Other reference: CHFM 5443 (Exit 0503)
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory left on prow of ship with shield and sceptre
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: //[...]R.S[...]
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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