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Unique ID: IOW-078921
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete and double struck Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to AD 319 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting Two Victories facing one another, holding shield inscribed VOT/PR on column. Mint of London (or possibly a contemporary copy).
Obverse: [IMP CONST]A-[NTINVS MAX AVG]; Helmeted, cuirassed right
Reverse: VICTO[RIAE LAETAE P]RINC PERP; Two Victories facing one another, holding shield inscribed VOT/PR on column
Diameter: 16.5mm. Weight: 1.53g. DA=12:6.
RIC VII, p. 106, no. 154.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 319
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.53 g
Diameter: 16.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th November 2014
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Other reference: IOW2014-1-351
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted, cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: [IMP CONST]A-[NTINVS MAX AVG]
Reverse description: Two Victories facing one another, holding shield inscribed VOT/PR on column
Reverse inscription: VICTO[RIAE LAETAE P]RINC PERP;
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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