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Unique ID: NLM-06AC5D
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constantine II (317-340), Gloria Exercitus issue of 330-335, Reece period 17.
Obverse description: Bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: [--]CONSTANTINVS[--]
Reverse description: Two soldiers with two standards between them.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA] EXERC[ITVS]
Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin, though suggesting Constantine I.
Diameter: 16.1mm, Weight: 1.72gms, die axis: 12
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: 1.72 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 31st August 2014
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Other reference: NLM27143a
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Bust laureate right
Obverse inscription: [--]CONSTANTINVS[--]
Reverse description: Two soldiers with two standards between them
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA] EXERC[ITVS]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
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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