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Unique ID: IOW-BF207A
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). No legend, Victory on prow. Uncertain mint. Mintmark: [...]//[...]
Obverse: [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]; Helmeted bust left with sceptre
Reverse: No legend; Victory left on prow, holding spear and shield
Diameter: 15.9mm. Weight: 1.47g. DA=12:11.
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 330
Date to: Exactly AD 335
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.47 g
Diameter: 15.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th October 2014
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Other reference: IOW2014-2-407
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
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left with sceptre
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse description: Victory left on prow, holding spear and shield
Reverse inscription: No legend
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
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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